Event Planning Executive
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, WC1B 5BE |
| Cwmni: | IHG Hotels & Resorts |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1473132588 |
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At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for an Events Planning Executive team member to join our luxury hotel in Central London
A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?
Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel is in the heart of Bloomsbury just a 2 minute walk from Russell Square tube station where the Piccadilly line runs 24hrs a day on Fridays and Saturdays!
As an Events Planning Executive, we will support you to:
- Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
- Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
- Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!
As part of the corporate and MICE events team, your role will be focused on maximizing sales through structured events planning and achieving budget targets and guest satisfaction scores. You will have a flair for creativity, a knack for event planning & sales as well as able to give confidence to all guests walking through the door.
Our Event Planning Executive will:
Effectively plan and manage event bookings (MICE & Corporate) – including residential and non-residential.
Drive sales for the department.
Conduct engaging show rounds.
Demonstrate exceptional planning and handover of all event bookings.
Build effective communication with all other departments in the hotel.
Deliver True Hospitality for guests resolving their issues and enabling the delivery of the
brand experience.
Ensure that brand standards are met at all times.
Understand how to effectively plan, organise, and prioritise workload.
Work collaboratively and supporting team members to deliver their goals.
Adhere to company SOP’s and ensure work is performed consistently within IHG policies.
Ensure BDRC guidelines are met.
Perform any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by the Events Lead.
Given the nature of this role, it’s important that you have at least 1 years’ experience within the events and hospitality industry. You are experienced in building relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders across different market segments and most of all you have guest relations experience as the ability to communicate well with guests is paramount. Knowledge of Opera, Delphi and Venue verdict would be an advantage. You must have strong strategic planning skills, and you must demonstrate a high attention to detail.
If you think this, is you, we would love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you as our Event Planning Executive?
We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 17 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities! Our Event Planning Executive enjoys a range of benefits including:
£34,000 full time salary plus great IHG perks!
28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!
Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts
Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie
Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!
Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
Regular sporting and social events
Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual.
Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel,’ because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!
You are always welcome here!
We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.
IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.