Wedding & Events Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover Contract)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wedding & Events Co-ordinator to join our team at the 4 Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre in Waterford City on a maternity cover contract*. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised, and customer-focused individual who has a passion for weddings, events, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will support the wedding and events team, ensuring every guest receives the highest standard of service. The Role: The Wedding & Events Co-ordinator will help manage and coordinate weddings, meetings, corporate events, private dining, and special occasions at the hotel. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients while working closely with the hotel operations teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to wedding and event enquiries professionally and efficiently, maximising every opportunity to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Meet with prospective clients, conduct show rounds, and promote the hotel's wedding and event facilities.
• Prepare detailed event function sheets, ensuring all client requirements are communicated clearly to relevant departments.
• Act as a point of contact for clients throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate weddings, conferences, meetings, banquets, private dining events, and special occasions.
• Work closely with the Events Manager, Sales Manager, Operations, Kitchen, Food & Beverage, Accommodation, and Reception teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Assist with event set-up requirements and ensure client expectations are met on the day.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, bookings, contracts, payments, and event details.
• Handle client requests, changes, and feedback professionally.
• Attend wedding showcases, open days, and promotional events as required.
• Work with the Sales & Marketing team to maximise wedding and event opportunities.

Key Skills & Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in wedding coordination, event planning, sales, or hospitality (hotel experience desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a busy hotel environment.
• A passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• A proactive approach with the ability to convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel/event management systems.
• Knowledge of current wedding and event trends desirable.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in line with business requirements.

In return we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Hotel B&B discounts across the group.
• 20% discount on bar & restaurant food in a sister property.
• Comp golf available on Druids Heath to all Neville Hotel Team Members (T's & C's apply)
• Promotion of bike to work scheme and other commuting to work incentives.
• Meals during shifts.
• Free onsite tea/coffee.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year.
• Employee referral bonus (T&C's applies).
• If a Team Member books an overnight stay in any Neville Hotel, the company will provide the 2nd night free for any booking of two nights or more (T&C's applies).
• The chance for further career development and training opportunity.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in Ireland full-time. Applicants may be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.