Meetings & Events Team Leader

Company: The Belfry

Location:
Sutton Coldfield B76 9PR

Date Posted: 2024-10-07 14:03:57

Salary: £25896.00 per annum

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team.

We are writing a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Belfry. A major expansion and renovation project has begun at our resort, due for completion in Autumn 2025. With a substantial investment in excess of £80 million, we are enriching our resort including the addition of a new event space, The Masters Suite, 149 extra bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club, and much more.

We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer’s Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard’s 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. 


Salary


The on-target earning potential for this role is a £25896 annual salary, comprising a base salary of £24232 supplemented by an estimated 1664 in gratuities per annum, ensuring a rewarding compensation package.

 

The Belfry Meetings and Events:

At The Belfry we have beautiful event spaces. Our comprehensive and stylish meeting facilities comprise of 24 conference and banqueting rooms and can cater for a variety of events from board meetings to a full-scale conference or a product launch,. The resort also caters for more leisure-based events such as weddings, christenings and birthday celebrations.

 

About the role:

As a Meetings and Events Team leader you will be responsible for checking that the BEO details are correct with customer, ensuring all information is passed to relevant departments and to monitor the setup team and ensure their work is of the highest standard and all rooms are set correctly.

You will also be responsible for:


• Meet and greet all company organisers ensuring a warm welcome to the hotel.
• Deal with complaints/problems politely and make every effort to resolve these with minimal inconvenience to the customer.
• Ensure effective and efficient lines of communication are developed and maintained, including exercising appropriate shift hand-over procedures
• Training and coaching staff to maximise performance and consistently deliver 100% guest satisfaction
• Supervise and motivate staff to encourage and obtain maximum commitment and efficient service.
• Carry out other duties that may be necessary from time to time.
• Passionate about the industry and poses an ability to work on own initiative

 

 

About you:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a meeting and events role and good communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service are

You will also have the following:

  • Great communication skills
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Good timekeeping
  • Able to use initiative
  • A team player

 

 

Belfry Benefits

Learning & Development

We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential.

Wellness

We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing.

Showing our appreciation

We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts.

 

Making a difference

We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions.


Our Values

Working here is more than ‘just a job’: we are a community that values each individual’s contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other’s success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs – Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day – aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.

 

If you're seeking a place where you can contribute, grow, and have a lasting impact – then the Belfry Hotel & Resort is the place for you.

 

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