ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for a Events Office Manager at Audleys Wood Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Please note that this a Temporary Maternity cover role starting May 2025.
Audleys Wood Hotel is a gorgeous AA awarded 4 star 68-bedroom, country house hotel surrounded by stunning woodlands and seven acres of lush private grounds. It boasts a 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant and a variety of function spaces making this a popular wedding and events venue.

• The role of Events Office Manager will involve supporting and guiding the team of sales and events co-ordinators, ensuring a high level of service and attention to detail is delivered.
• Being responsible for helping deliver memorable events for our clients with an individual bespoke approach, will be a key part of the role.
• Assisting in overseeing event bookings yourself.
• You will be involved with the budgeting and forecasting of all events.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training and upsell initiatives.
• Building effective relationships to create a positive learning environment will be a key requirement to ensure the success of the department and team.
• Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed ensuring you all reach the same goals.
• Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.