Assistant Director of Events & Groups

Job Ref: MAY2263Branch: The BerkeleyLocation: The Berkeley Hotel, London (South West)Salary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeShift pattern: 5 days / 2 offHours per week: 40Posted date: 14/05/2026Closing date: 16/06/2026

You will find a supportive, fun and nurturing team where you can bring your ideas and creative thinking to your role.??We have a range of development interventions at every level and for different functional specialisms to help you design the trajectory of your career. Your team members are highly collaborative and the work environment is dynamic and stimulating.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To deputize in the place of the Event Operations Manager in his/her absence.


• To ensure the smooth day\-to\-day running of the operations department regarding all service, health and safety and managerial aspects.


• To ensure that Assistant Ops Manager, Supervisors, and sufficient waiters are always assigned to each event in line with guest expectations.


• To carry out necessary preparation in planning for forthcoming events for all operating supplies.


• To prepare departmental rotas on a weekly basis, to ensure all events are staffed and that all casual agency requirements are booked well in advance.


• To supervise the Events Set\-up team during set up and tear down of each event.


• To ensure rooms are set up and ready, 30 minutes prior to each event and in accordance with Berkeley standards.


• To supervise each event in accordance with the guest’s requirements as specified on the function sheet.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.


• Family Friendly company policies, including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.


• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.


• Travel Season Ticket Loans.


• Pension Scheme\*.


• Salary Sacrifice.


• Holiday Trading.


• Retail Discount.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.


• Flu vaccination vouchers\*.


• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses\*.


• A dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders 24\-hour colleague assistance helpline.


• On and off\-site Occupational Health Service.


• Death in Service salary contribution.


• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.


• A complimentary state\-of\-the\-art all\-day dining colleague restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.


• Cycle to Work.


• Wellbeing Social Champions.


• Volunteering opportunities.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500\*.


• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.


• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.


• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.


• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.


• In\-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.


• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across the Maybourne.


• Hotel Guest Experience Stay\* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.


• 50% Food and Beverage discount\* across the Maybourne.


• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children Party, etc.)


• Wedding and Baby gifts.


• Retirement functions.


• Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

The Berkeley has been treading its own path for more than 100 years. From here, midway between fashionable Knightsbridge and neighbourly Belgravia, we’re still taking style, comfort and service to inspiring new levels. There’s nowhere quite like it. And that’s the way we love it.

Stunning rooms by the brightest minds in the design world. Intuitive service that always seems one step ahead. From the moment you walk in, the hotel begins to work its magic. With many guests returning year after year, it’s a spell that’s hard to break.

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