De Vere Beaumont Estate
De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings.
Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Meeting & Events Diary Manager
Looking to take the next step in your Meeting & Events Sales Office management career?
We are recruiting for a Meeting & Events Diary Manager to join the team at one of the UK’s largest meeting & event venues - De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor.
As the Meeting & Events Diary & Conversion Manager you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Meetings & Events. This role involves overseeing the management of 45 meeting spaces and 429 bedrooms. Ensuring the smooth and strategic operation of the Meetings and Events Enquiries team that sits within the sales office. You will be primarily sales-focused overseeing the corporate enquiries team of six, monitoring the teams enquiries, showrounds, conversion and the achievement of revenue targets through effective diary management, and hands-on support
Your Skills & Experience:
- You have Diary Management/Meetings & Events Sales Management experience to include enquiry handling, conversion activities, and conducting effective site visits.
- You have a good commercial understanding of Meetings and Events within hotels in order to make crucial decisions to grow the business.
- You have experience working in a fast paced busy event sales environment and working as part of a senior management team to achieve strategic business goals and results
- You have experience of and enjoy supporting and motivating a team to prioritise their workload and achieve targets
- Experience with Opera or equivalent hotel booking system
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Meeting & Events Diary Manager.
- • Competitive salary plus management bonus scheme
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
