*Previous applicants need not apply*
Wivenhoe House HotelWivenhoe House Hotel, a 4 star country house hotel, is currently recruiting for a Conference and Events Operation Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a busy and challenging environment which includes a 120 cover banqueting and conference facilities, and 80 cover Brasserie.
The Role and DutiesThe successful candidate will be primarily responsible for setting up and running functions and to ensure the smooth running of conferences, events and wedding bookings. You will be expected to ensure that all customer requirements are met on the day of the event.
Other duties will include assisting the Conference & Events Operation Supervisor in the induction and training of students; coaching, mentoring and delegating tasks to students working with the Conference & Events Department; and to hold regular team meetings and pre and post event briefings with the delivery team.
Qualifications and SkillsApplicants will ideally hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English, and whilst a hospitality qualification to NVQ level 5 or similar is desirable, it is not essential for this post.
If you have experience at a similar level within a similar operation, are highly organised and have excellent communication skills, both orally and written, then this could be the opportunity for you to be part of this unique and exciting operation.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 874588/873461/873521).
*Further detail: Conference and Events Operation Team Leader jobpack*More information: Working at Wivenhoe House Hotel
This recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of Wivenhoe House Hotel Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.