Assistant Events Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Aberdeen Douglas Hotel is a Stylish and contemporary hotel located in Aberdeen City Centre comprising of 98 bedrooms & 70 serviced apartments, Molly’s Bistro, Malones Irish Bar and Banqueting for up to 240 people in our newly refurbished state of the art Grand Ballroom
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Event's Manager to join our already successful team. The ideal candidate for the role will have exceptional organisational and operational skills.
The role involves assisting with the planning for the event and assisting the Operations Manager to deliver the event on the evening.
You will work 5 days from 7 on a shift basis, evening and day shifts
The role will also involve suppoting the other departments within the hotel as required.
In return, we offer full training and support as well as the opportunity to further your career as the company grows. Daily, staff food is provided
Main Job Function
To ensure that the event space and facilities are managed and set up as per brand standards.
To ensure that bookings are handled efficiently and communicated to all concerned.
To review, evaluate, plan and take action so that each department are aware of the all details pertaining to events within the hotel
To give both internal and external customers quality service.
This is a fantastic opening for the right person to join our growing team of first-class hospitality professionals
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- ABERDEEN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Events Manager roles across The Aberdeen Douglas Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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