Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Events Executive will work alongside the Events Managers to assist with selling and planning a wide range of events at Raffles London. You will help deliver exceptional service, ensuring the events offering remains best-in-class, evolves with industry trends, and consistently delights guests. Your role includes developing new business and contributing to projects that strengthen the events department's positioning.

Key responsibilities include handling initial enquiries, preparing proposals and contracts, negotiating pricing, planning and executing events to the highest standards, and supporting seamless event operations. You will be present at events to act as a liaison between clients and the operations team, follow up post-event to gather client feedback, and ensure accurate and timely billing. Additional duties include conducting site visits, entertaining guests and bookers, forecasting events, and preparing reports. You may also cover responsibilities in the absence of senior staff or work in other departments as required.

Raffles London at The OWO is a luxury destination combining heritage and modern elegance, featuring 120 rooms and suites, 85 branded residences, nine restaurants, three bars, a Guerlain spa, Pillar Wellness, and a grand ballroom with a 600-seat capacity. Join a team where you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend, and return as family.

Why join our Raffles team?
Enjoy 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus an extra day per year of service up to 5 years (35 days), staff meals while on duty, free dry cleaning for uniform, employer pension contribution of 3%, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, life assurance (1x salary), employee assistance program including virtual GP and financial advice, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, colleague gifting for special occasions, paid days off to move house or volunteer, internal learning and development programs, fun team events, employee benefit card with up to 30% discounts at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets, and worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s brand portfolio.

Raffles Values
Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others; we treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and always stand together.
Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and authenticity.
Empowerment: We have the authority to take initiative and anticipate moments to create unforgettable experiences.
Excellence: We make genuine connections and cherish every opportunity to make people feel special.

Experience
Previous experience in event sales or event planning is desirable but not explicitly stated. A proactive approach to developing new business and managing client relationships is essential.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills. Able to work collaboratively within a team and maintain high standards under pressure. A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and adapting to evolving industry trends is important.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience or education in events, hospitality, or sales would be advantageous.