Event Planning Coordinator

**About us**
As the world's first international luxury travel hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering new international destinations for decades. Each of our hotels is a destination in its own right, and we are dedicated to those who appreciate and enjoy The InterContinental Life - the glamour and exhilaration of fascinating places, mixed with our international know-how and local cultural wisdom.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort reflects the grand, graceful architecture of a classic Queensland estate, nestled within the beautiful surrounds of Sanctuary Cove. A canvas of possibility: delegates arrive into a sanctuary of lagoon sands and lush grounds, paving the way for unique event spaces bursting with that inimitable "wow" factor. Inspired by the vibrancy of Sanctuary Cove, delegates will uncover a destination of imagination - from fire-rimmed beaches to marina lawn marquees and elite golf courses - the possibilities are endless, for you and your career.

**Your day to day**
If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand as an Event Planning Coordinator on a 8 month fixed term contract, a key role in our Events Team focused on supporting the Event Planning Executives to ensure no stone is left unturned in the planning and coordination of our guest's unique events. Whether its maintain client files, the planning of events under 20 pax or managing client and delegate requests, this role plays an integral part in making the clients vision for their events a reality.

Reporting to the Conference and Events Manager, you will support our Event Planners in managing and coordinating the end to end planning of a variety of events across the Resort; from initial enquiry, quoting, follow-up, event planning and management. In addition from time to time supporting operational delivery, working closely with the banquet operations team post hand over to actively ensure all events come to life seamlessly. Undertaking all with a focus on continuous improvement; not just for their event but with the wider Resort event offering in mind.

You will also monitor competitor practices and strategies in order to understand trends and ensure the Resort's event product and services are ahead of the competition; giving you the opportunity to have creative input to innovative product development, new revenue and PR opportunities. Monitoring sales goals and maximising event revenues by utilising selling and rate strategies and optimising upsell opportunities will also be a key focus.

**What we need from you**

If you're an organised an confident events professional who wants to grow their technical skills and passion for bringing WOW events to life, this new, diverse and challenging environment will be for you.

**What we offer**
Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing, including:

- Paid birthday leave
- Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
- Enhanced parental leave
- Proactive health days and flexible work options.
- Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
- IHG Career Milestone celebrations
- Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
- Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay for even further

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Job Reference: EMEAA37532