Up to £36,000 (inc. Tronc)
We are currently looking for an Event Manager to join our dedicated team at the award winning,Lime Wood Hotel.
Lime Wood is a 33-bedroom boutique country house set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. It is laid-back 5* luxury at its best,with Chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder at the helm of the kitchen and a wellness spa within the grounds. Each room is unique in its design,with breath-taking views and beds so comfy,our guests don’t want to leave.
As Events Manager at Lime Wood,you'll support the creation of memorable gatherings,celebrations,experiences and brand or corporate retreats with warmth,care and attention to detail. With an instinct for genuine hospitality,you'll anticipate guests' needs,build lasting relationships and ensure every stay and event reflects the character,individuality and relaxed luxury that defines Lime Wood.
This is an office-based role,ideal for someone who is highly organised,detail-focused and enjoys managing multiple moving parts. You’ll be responsible for keeping event information accurate,coordinating with internal departments,and ensuring that every detail is carefully planned and communicated.
What you’ll be doing
-
Turning event enquiries into confirmed bookings,confidently discussing rates and putting together proposals that work for both the guest and the business
-
Building great relationships with guests to really understand what they want,what they love and what matters most to them
-
Meeting guests in person,hosting show-arounds and sharing the story,values and feel of Lime Wood
-
Leading weekly planning meetings and making sure all event details are clearly shared with the wider team
-
Working closely with Food & Beverage,Reception,Housekeeping and other departments to make sure everything runs seamlessly
-
Partnering with the Kitchen team to create bespoke menus,manage dietary requirements and solve any last-minute challenges
-
Keeping event details up to date across Opera Sales & Catering,SevenRooms and Trybe
-
Jumping in to support other departments when needed,such as supporting Reservations with calls
-
Line managing the Events Coordinator and acting as a supportive member of the Sales & Reservations team
-
Taking care of the admin side of things,including function sheets,invoicing and gathering guest feedback
About you
You’ll be someone who enjoys bringing people together and thrives in a,detail-driven environment. Ideally,you’ll have:
-
Experience in event management,sales,or a similar role within luxury hospitality,or working with luxury brands
-
A commercial mindset and confidence when converting enquiries and negotiating packages
-
Someone who takes ownership,thinks proactively and enjoys finding thoughtful solutions
-
A friendly,professional communication style and a natural ability to connect with people
-
Strong organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple events at once
-
Experience in luxury food & beverage (a bonus,but not essential)
If you love creating memorable experiences and want to be part of a close-knit team in a truly beautiful setting,this could be the role for you.
Why join us?
We give our teams a great place to work that is fun,professional,and just little bit different.
At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work life balance. Compassion,consideration,and patience is the motto. Standards are clear,ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.
Perks & Benefits:
-
Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.
-
35% discount on food,beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.
-
Take home goods – cost price.
-
Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants,to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.
-
Range of learning & development opportunities
Plus,much more…
To view our full range of perks,visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage:jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinus
