Event Manager

Are you a seasoned sales and events professional looking for their next challenge? Whether it''s an intimate business dinner, a large scale conference, a wedding, or anything in between, events guests at The Ned expect the best and we''re looking for an Events Manager to join our team who can craft the perfect events for your clients every time.Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?What’s the role?Event ManagerAbout The Ned:The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.The Ned launched in 2017 in the heart of the City, in the former Midland Bank headquarters. The Ned City of London houses Ned’s Club - a private members’ space, gym and rooftop - alongside a public spa, a whole floor of event spaces, ten restaurants and bars and 250 hotel bedrooms.As an Event Manager you will:Build relationships to understand clients’ needs and tastes, then booking rooms, food and drinks, and anything else needed to make the event perfectMake recommendations to improve the event for the clients and maximise revenue for The NedProvide regular hospitality and support to clients including site inspections, pre-conference briefings and being a welcoming face on any ad hoc visitsCompile weekly function sheets and group resumes ensuring all Ned stakeholders have all the information they need to provide a seamless experience for every group and eventCollect deposits, send final invoices, and collect paymentsSupport the Sales leadership team by role modelling great performance and providing coaching and training to the teamWhat The Ned can give you:Yearly pay of up to £40,000Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant, Neddy’s including monthly payday breakfastExclusive rates at The Ned for staying and eating for you, your family and friendsWellbeing and health benefits, including Reward Gateway and Wagestream, with access to gym, shopping and cinema discountsYour birthday off, after a year of service and more holiday after five years of servicePaid volunteer dayRefer a friend schemeRegular social events, including an annual pool partyEmployee assistance program – 24/7 advice and supportReward and recognition initiativesWhat you can bring to the role:A strong background in event planning with evidenced results is essential, preferably from a similar business or environmentRapport building skills are essential for working in our sales teams; every guest is a loyal client or potential new client, so every interaction is crucialEvents guests at The Ned expect their visits to go off without a hitch, so you’ll be an organised and meticulous planner with outstanding communication skillsYou’ll have a commercial mindset that you use to balance planning the guest’s perfect event with generating revenue for the businessAt The Ned, we don''t just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion programme is central to making that vision a reality.Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.All candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.Apply today and join us as an Event ..... full job details .....