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Events Executive

Celtic Manor Resort
Newport · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£14.13 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Newport, Wales
Category
Marketing & Media

JOB TITLE–Events Executive
DEPARTMENT– Sales and Revenue
CONTRACT TYPE -Full Time | Permanent
RATE OF PAY -£14.13 per hour plus Incentives and excellentbenefits!
HOURS –37.5 hours over 5 days
LOCATION –Newport, NP18 1HQ
ID – REQ6735

Overview

Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? Do you thrive ina fast‑paced, people‑focused environment where no two days are the same? Joinus at The Celtic Collection as our next Event Executive and play a key role indelivering unforgettable events across our award‑winning Resort.

About the Role

As an Event Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our conference and eventsoperation, promoting, coordinating and delivering event experiences that trulystand out. You’ll build strong relationships with clients, showcase our leadingfacilities, and use your sales skills to secure business that supports theResort’s continued success.

From client show‑rounds to creating accurate BEOs, from coordinating eventdetails to ensuring every guest receives exceptional service, you’ll be centralto making each event seamless, professional and memorable.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Promoting and selling all Resort facilities to achieve departmental andResort budgets
  • Using effective sales techniques to convert enquiries to confirmed bookings
  • Coordinating all event-related administration including quotations andcontracts
  • Conducting professional client appointments and Resort show‑rounds
  • Building strong relationships across internal departments
  • Ensuring standards, controls and processes are consistently met
  • Participating in audits, training, team activities and continuous improvementinitiatives
  • Contributing to the positive, high‑performance culture of the Events team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong sales ability with excellent communication skills—written and verbal
  • Confident negotiator with strong IT and organisational skills
  • Experience in a sales‑focused or guest‑facing role
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team
  • A genuine interest in the events and hospitality industry

Desirable:

  • Experience in event sales or similar roles within hotels or venues
  • Qualifications in Event Management, Hospitality or related areas
  • Experience building proposals and client contracts

Why Join The Celtic Collection?

You’ll be joining an award‑winning team within one of the UK’s most iconichospitality brands. With outstanding facilities, a dynamic workplace and acommitment to training and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to growyour career in events. From perks and team events to opportunities for progression across our growingportfolio, we’re proud to support our people as they deliver world‑classservice.

Grow with Us

  • I am equipped, trained, and supported to doTHE BEST JOB I CAN
  • I amPROUDto be part of The Celtic Collection and wouldRECOMMENDIT TO OTHERS
  • I work in anINCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVEandCONSTRUCTIVEenvironment
  • I am encouraged toLEARN, GROWandDEVELOPandto try new things in my role
  • I amTHANKEDandRECOGNISEDfor the work Ido, and myVIEWSandIDEAS ARE VALUED
  • I amCRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUTOUR AMBITION, and ICANCONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY

Recruitment Info

Should we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancyearlier than advertised.

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK, and youwill be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility during the recruitment process in line with current UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

The Celtic Collection is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Wewelcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, andare committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment.

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