Conference & Bookings Assistant

Do you enjoy working in a customer centric environment, and looking to earn some cash over the summer?

Our client, based in the historic city of Bangor, Gwynedd has an opportunity for a full time Conference and Booking Assistant to join its friendly team on a temporary basis based.

Working within the Conference and Events department you will form an integral part of an incredibly busy team where you will be providing high quality reservations support. As the Conference and Bookings Assistant your responsibilities will include:

Taking bookings and managing the availability of the conferencing diaries and booking system liaising with customers as required
Interacting directly with key stakeholders (relevant staff / departments) to ensure a smooth and safe experience for customers
Managing the process for event-related facilities
Taking accommodation and catering bookings and co­ ordinating guest stays
Keeping records up to date.
Providing cover for the reception when required which on occasion may include Evenings and Weekends
We are keen to see your CV if you have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience of working within the conferencing, events, hospitality industry in a similar role
The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh and English (due to the nature of the role)
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
Accurate data entry and attention to detail
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Good organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise tasks and handle a varied and demanding workload
This is a full-time temporary role working approximately 36.25 hours a week 5 days out of 7 typically Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, but you will on occasion be asked to work weekends and evenings.   In exchange you will receive a competitive pay rate of £13.45 per hour plus accrued holiday pay whilst on assignment. 

If this sounds like just the job you have been looking for please apply today