Events & Conference Co-ordinator - Gloucester De Vere Cotswold Water Park De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance. Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5. 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. Events & Conference Co-ordinator Ready to help plan meetings & events that leave lasting memories? Join us at De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel in Cirencester, in this pivotal role that brings meetings & events to life As an Events & Conference Co-ordinator you will convert enquiries in to bookings, showcasing our venue through showrounds and helping our clients to plan every detail of their event. You will work as part of our busy events planning team, effectively communicating client requirements to our operational team who will then run the events on the day. In return the role offers 25,662 per annum, plus excellent benefits including a sales incentive scheme, free meals, an annual complimentary stay with dinner at a De Vere Hotel, plus additional stays for just 50 and a paid day off for your birthday, to name just a few Your skills and experience: You will ideally have some previous event planning / co-ordination experience or a relevant qualification You are passionate about events and prepared to put your heart and soul in to delivering memorable experiences for our guests You forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and our valued guests through your excellent communication skills. You are confident using IT software - familiarity with Opera software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered 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 Events & Conference Co-ordinator. 25,662 per year plus sales incentive scheme to boost your earnings 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. 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days) Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season 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.