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Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is regarded as one of the best hotels in West Yorkshire, offering a luxurious experience from the moment you arrive.
About the Role
- The role of Sales & Events Coordinator involves dealing with event enquiries and converting them to sales, following through to hand over to operations to ensure a high level of service and attention to detail.
- Being sales focused, you will make recommendations to meet the needs of your clients and their budgets.
- Whether it is a wedding, private dinner or a big birthday bash, you will take the reins and help plan the event, delivering memorable events with a bespoke approach.
- Maintain a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and working with the team to deliver department goals.
- Build positive relationships with everyone you meet, giving them confidence in your knowledge and event organisation abilities from the very first conversation.
- Be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.
About you
- Previous experience in an events coordination role, ideally within a 4‑/5‑star luxury hotel environment.
- Interest in weddings, events, and conferences, and ability to demonstrate knowledge of current market trends.
- Self‑reliant and able to act on your own initiative where appropriate.
- Working knowledge of Opera/Opera Cloud preferred but not essential.
- Methodical and highly organised, with a systematic approach to work.
- Ability to establish rapport and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
- Professional, organised and friendly approach; able to anticipate guests’ needs and create memories.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary of £15.12 per hour plus a share of service charge.
- Full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company sickness scheme benefit.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Forward career progression with access to in‑house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships.
- Discounted staff stays in hotels and on food & drink.
- Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
- Online retail discount platform and health and wellbeing platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Location: Collingham
Job Description:
Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is regarded as one of the best hotels in West Yorkshire, offering a luxurious experience from the moment you arrive.
About the Role
- The role of Sales & Events Coordinator involves dealing with event enquiries and converting them to sales, following through to hand over to operations to ensure a high level of service and attention to detail.
- Being sales focused, you will make recommendations to meet the needs of your clients and their budgets.
- Whether it is a wedding, private dinner or a big birthday bash, you will take the reins and help plan the event, delivering memorable events with a bespoke approach.
- Maintain a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and working with the team to deliver department goals.
- Build positive relationships with everyone you meet, giving them confidence in your knowledge and event organisation abilities from the very first conversation.
- Be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.
About you
- Previous experience in an events coordination role, ideally within a 4‑/5‑star luxury hotel environment.
- Interest in weddings, events, and conferences, and ability to demonstrate knowledge of current market trends.
- Self‑reliant and able to act on your own initiative where appropriate.
- Working knowledge of Opera/Opera Cloud preferred but not essential.
- Methodical and highly organised, with a systematic approach to work.
- Ability to establish rapport and deliver high standards of service with a genuine and approachable manner.
- Professional, organised and friendly approach; able to anticipate guests’ needs and create memories.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary of £15.12 per hour plus a share of service charge.
- Full‑time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company sickness scheme benefit.
- 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Forward career progression with access to in‑house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships.
- Discounted staff stays in hotels and on food & drink.
- Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
- Online retail discount platform and health and wellbeing platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Posted: May 8th, 2026