Club and Events Organiser

Posted:: October 25, 2024
Closing Date For Applications:: November 15, 2024

£27,000 + service charge and gratuities (see below for full details).

Membership and Strategy at The Carnegie Club

The Membership and Strategy team is crucial to delivering the exceptional experiences that produce lifelong memories for members and guests of the Club.
At Skibo, we pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming hospitality, ensuring all members and guests, both young and old, are made to feel truly special.
From the moment they arrive, we aim to provide our members with a home from home in the Highlands, one where they can relax and enjoy their time together.
The Membership and Strategy department focuses on providing outstanding service through the planning and scheduling of all the aspects of a visit that make each member's stay at the Club phenomenal.

About the role

Working with our existing events calendar and the support of our Events team, you'll improve existing events, develop exciting new ones, and support in deliver these to Skibo standards.
You'll support the implementation of members' events, from pre-planning to execution, and adopt a commercial approach throughout the process.
You'll plan dining arrangements, manage finances, handle supply orders and deliveries, and oversee the various other logistical processes involved in event planning.
When events are taking place, you'll be on site to ensure that each element goes according to plan. From managing the running order to hosting guest speakers to supervising suppliers, you'll be there overseeing the event from start to finish.
You'll develop our calendar with an exciting variety of events and members' trips designed to add value to our membership offering.
You'll build strong relationships with all operational departments and department heads to ensure the smooth running of Club operations.
Collaborating with the Front of House and Member Liaison teams, you'll operate across all areas of our estate to ensure that our members have the best possible experience during their stay with us.

Who we are looking for

Working in a role that will have you engaging with our members regularly, you have excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
Vibrant, engaging, enthusiastic, and warm, you love being around people and delivering exceptional experiences.
You hold significant experience operating in a management position within a five-star hotel or equivalent luxury establishment.
With an ability to thrive under pressure, you're an expert organiser who can troubleshoot and solve problems with ease.
You're knowledgeable about industry and worldwide trends and always searching for new ways to deliver the best possible event experiences.
You have an eagle-eye for detail and can manage various stakeholders to navigate changes in requirements with finesse and efficiency.
You bring your good energy and positivity to motivate those around you, working with multiple departments to curate the stays of our members and guests.

'I've worked at the Carnegie Club for over ten years now and still get amazed by the variety of incredible experiences and events we are able to make a reality for our members and guests.'

Xavier Schwanen, Head of Membership and Strategy

What we can offer you

Share of gratuities and service charge
33 days annual leave
Meals on shift are provided free of charge
Uniform provided
Access to staff benefit scheme
Complimentary use of staff gym
Discounted estate activities including quad biking and horse riding
Discount in the club shop
'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
Staff events

About gratuities and service charge

Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to room rates and other services at the Club that is passed directly to staff) are paid to all employees on a pro-rata basis regardless of their role.
It is estimated that in 2024, full-time staff can expect to receive around £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.

Our Values

Seamlessly Connected We are joined up in how we operate and look after our colleagues, members, and guests.
Go Beyond We have a drive and energy to do things better.
Make Their Day We anticipate the needs of our colleagues and members to bring joy.
Our People Uncommonly committed people with a passion to deliver and delight.
Our Estate Appreciating our incredible environment in which to perform - both at Skibo and the wider Highlands.
Personalised Magical Moments Creating personalised moments tailored for each colleague, member, and guest.

How to Apply

Please send your CV with a covering letter to tell us more about:

What you believe the differences are between event planning and co-ordination.
What makes an event successful and how do you measure that success
When and how you have delivered this successfully, and also share any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.
What you love about event organisation and how do you know you’re great at it!

Please email recruitment@carnegieclub.co.uk by 15th November 2024 and we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date For Applications: November 15, 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and welcoming as we can for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. If there is anything at all we can do to help you feel comfortable and show off your best side during the process, please do let us know.

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