Head of Event Management

at  The Gleneagle Hotel

The Gleneagle Hotel & INEC Arena has a vacancy for the position of Head of Event Management. This senior role is instrumental in the advance planning, coordination and delivery of corporate, entertainment events and festivals in the Gleneagle Hotel venues, INEC Arena and on the Gleneagle complex. This is a full-time onsite role working five days over seven.
Certified as a Great Place to Work , The Gleneagle Hotel & INEC Arena located in Killarney, Co. Kerry is a 279-bedroom hotel with self catering apartments on site, comprehensive leisure facilities, several food & beverage options and extensive multi-purpose spaces for live entertainment, corporate events, banqueting, meetings and festivals including the INEC Arena, INEC Club, Ballroom and MOD Meeting rooms.
The key focus areas for this role are:
1. Planning & Coordination:
Coordinate and manage the set up and production of the event on site ensuring the delivery of a high-quality event including liaison with clients and with external stakeholders, supervision of contractors, application for permits and licenses as required, pre-event communication with all internal stakeholders, rostering of staff, development of deployment and event plans, adherence to budgets, compliance with all legislative, H&S ISO standards.
2. Event Delivery
Work with Gleneagle Hotel management and team, INEC team and KCC to deliver events to the client’s specifications, oversee all the moving parts during the event, focus on financial considerations of maximizing revenue and managing costs including labour cost. Act as Event Controller for larger INEC events.
3. Maintenance, Health & Safety
Responsible for the overall maintenance of the INEC, advising and advocating for capex expenditure, overseeing preventative maintenance plan, ensuring adherence to health & safety and ISO standards across the INEC and all venues ensuring a safe place of work for all employees, contractors and the safety of patrons and artists during event set up and breakdown as well as during the event itself.
4. Festivals
Responsible for the overall coordination, organizing and delivering of festivals throughout the calendar year, participating in the development of new ideas for festivals and responsible for bringing them to fruition.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Event Management
• 4 years + Experience of running high volume entertainment and corporate events.
• Previous experience in managing and coaching a team
• Proven ability to deal with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent administration and organisational skills including attention to detail, accurate written skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to live events.

Our offer to you:
Year-round employment
Paid online training prior to starting
HR support throughout onboarding process
Employee referral bonus
Complimentary bus to and from town centre
Free onsite car parking
Free meals, tea & coffee on duty
Uniform provided
Discounted freshly ground coffees, cappuccinos, lattes in our hotel shop
Equal opportunity for training and career development with the Gleneagle Group
Paid internal and external training days
Free use of gym, 25m swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, squash courts, tennis courts, pitch & putt
Discounted leisure club membership for family members
Special rates for family and friends in our hotels and self-catering properties
Discounted dining rates for family for special occasions
Employee of the Month
Annual Employee Gala Awards Event
Annual staff party and children’s party
Staff discount on gifts in our hotel shop
2-night stay for two people in a hotel of your choice after 12 months service
Discounted tickets for specific Gleneagle INEC or hotel entertainment events
Access to trained mental health first aiders
Access to the Quiet Room
Employee wellbeing events

Please refer the Job description for details