Bookings and Events Manager

Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and dedication, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of many different people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in their careers.

Portico are searching for an experienced Bookings and Events Manager to oversee our Advanced Bookings Office and Events Team, based at one of Portico’s most esteemed clients in the banking industry.

The Advanced Booking Office & Events Team look after the event areas and room bookings, as well as assisting our WSH family on site with large and VIP bookings. The successful candidate will provide direction to the team, ensuring that the exceptionally high service standards are met, guiding each team members development, and ensuring that the team work seamlessly with other service providers.

The Advanced Bookings Office and Events Manager will also play a role in business development, by participating in sales presentations and site show rounds, as well as identifying sales opportunities and effectively converting them into bookings. 

This position is officed based, as the Advanced Bookings Office and Events Manager’s presence on site is imperative to the success of the role. Due to the timing of certain events, there is also a level of flexibility required around the working hours to ensure that the successful candidate is present during events.

Hours: 40 hours per week, shifts defined by event timings
Salary: £47,230 per annum

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A positive, proactive, caring, passionate and engaging approach.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively face to face or over the telephone.
• The ability to engage with other people to build rapport.
• An excellent customer focused manner.
• A proven ability to manage and develop a large and diverse team.
• An ability to manage change.

Experience in Events is essential, preferably within a corporate environment.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent holiday allowance
• Pension contributions,
• Life insurance
• Enhanced annual leave
• Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Thank you voucher scheme.
• 24-hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
• Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
• Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.