Job Ref: HOL1239
Branch: Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
Location: Holiday Inn Manchester City , Manchester
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and Fantastic Benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 04/08/2026
Closing date: 15/09/2026
We’re Hiring: Meeting Events Executive
Create memorable events and deliver outstanding guest experiences in the heart of Manchester.
If you enjoy building relationships, converting enquiries and coordinating both Meetings Events and Groups, you’ll feel right at home at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre.
We’re a busy 4-star hotel with 12 flexible event spaces, two stunning canal-side terraces and an unbeatable location less than five minutes from Piccadilly Station. We’re now looking for a Meeting Events Executive to support the growth of our Meetings Events business while also assisting with Groups enquiries and bookings.
What You’ll Do
Meetings, Events Groups Coordination
- Handle Meetings Events and Groups enquiries from initial contact through to confirmation
- Manage event and group details accurately, ensuring smooth handovers to Operations
- Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the planning process
Sales Conversion
- Convert Meetings Events and Groups enquiries into confirmed bookings
- Deliver confident and engaging show-rounds of our event spaces
- Identify upsell opportunities to maximise revenue and enhance the guest experience
Event Group Delivery
- Support the planning and coordination of conferences, meetings, weddings, social events and group stays
- Work closely with Operations and other departments to ensure seamless delivery
- Maintain high standards of communication, organisation and guest care
Administration Accuracy
- Prepare contracts, function sheets and group documentation
- Ensure systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
- Support the wider Meetings, Events Groups team as required
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in hotel Meetings Events, Groups, Sales or a customer-facing role
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with a proactive, sales-focused approach
- A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
What You Get
- Discounts across retail, restaurants entertainment
- Free onsite gym + online fitness portal
- Global IHG Friends Family hotel discounts
- Meals provided on duty
- Opportunities for development and career progression
- Recognition and upselling incentives
If you’re organised, enthusiastic and ready to grow your career across Meetings, Events Groups, we’d love to hear from you.
The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a 4 star 298 bedroomed Hotel located in the City Centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station, with 12 event rooms that cater up to 150 people, along with two canal side terraces for outside events.
