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Skills
Sales
Hospitality
Communication skills
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Pay
£36,101 a year
Job type
Full-time
Location
Edinburgh
Benefits
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Referral programme
Employee discount
Life insurance
Company pension
Paid volunteer time
Cycle to work scheme
Full job description
Job Ref: GLE3065
Branch: Gleneagles Townhouse
Location: Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: £36,101 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 28/01/2026
Closing date: 02/03/2026
COME AND JOIN US . . .
We are currently seeking an experienced, astute and confident Event Co-ordinator to play an integral role in our multi-faceted team. We build strong relationships with our members and guests and ensuring each one feels their visit is truly personalised, we aim to have everything in place before they even ask.
The on target earning potential for this role is £36,101 per annum - comprising a base salary of £29,101 plus a qualified estimate of £7,000 in gratuities and service charge As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
For the past century we’ve been making memories at our iconic hotel and sporting estate in rural Perthshire. Gleneagles Townhouse, our luxury hotel and members’ club on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, has created an exciting new chapter in our history. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys, and No.7 in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for The Best Hotels in the Rest of the UK, 2024, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.
WORKING AT GLENEAGLES
We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here to develop a career, some work full-time, while others have a part-time schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
Converting group and event enquiries into confirmed bookings through direct guest communication and relationship building
Preparing tailored proposals that showcase Gleneagles Townhouse event spaces while meeting client objectives and budgets
Planning, coordinating, and hosting site visits and pre-event meetings to ensure clients fully experience the Gleneagles offering
Working closely with Food Beverage and Sales teams to design, secure, and deliver exceptional events while driving revenue
Collaborating with internal departments to ensure every event is customised and exceeds client expectations
Liaising with the Membership team to ensure event enquiries align with member activity and protect the member experience
Managing relationships with client agents to produce detailed event programmes that maximise facilities and budget potential
Providing hands-on, flexible event support on the day, coordinating operational teams to ensure seamless delivery
Handling client requests and challenges with professionalism and diplomacy, maintaining service excellence
Actively selling and upselling services, adding the Gleneagles personal touch to encourage repeat and new business
Ensuring accurate recording, processing, and presentation of all event charges and final accounts within agreed timescales
Leading post-event debriefs with clients and internal teams to gather feedback, drive continuous improvement, and build long-term relationships
Interacting with our members and guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way
The kind of person we are looking for:
Ideally you will already be based in Edinburgh and have previous proactive sales experience within the local market within Hospitality Venues such as hotels, restaurants and event venues.
You think out of the box, always get around obstacles and stand out from the crowd
Driven for success, target orientated, achieve deadlines and always respond to enquiries swiftly and efficiently
Flexible approach in an ever-changing environment, you’re knowledgeable about the market and show an avid interest in keeping up to date with relevant news, sharing your findings with key stakeholders
Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way
What's in it for you:
Time to let your hair down
30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
Seasonal parties and local social events
50% discount on Food Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
Treats in your pocket
Flexi points into yourPerkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme
Be our guest
Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
Friends Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 BB per night at Gleneagles
Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few
Investment in your development and wellbeing
Pension scheme
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
Monthly recognition programme
Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint
About gratuities service charge:
Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £7,000 in addition to their annual salary
If you are our next Event Co-ordinator, please forward your most recent CV to us today!
INDLP
Pay: £36,101.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile.
Skills
Sales
Hospitality
Communication skills
Do you have experience in Sales?
Job details
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
£36,101 a year
Job type
Full-time
Location
Edinburgh
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Referral programme
Employee discount
Life insurance
Company pension
Paid volunteer time
Cycle to work scheme
Full job description
Job Ref: GLE3065
Branch: Gleneagles Townhouse
Location: Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: £36,101 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 28/01/2026
Closing date: 02/03/2026
COME AND JOIN US . . .
We are currently seeking an experienced, astute and confident Event Co-ordinator to play an integral role in our multi-faceted team. We build strong relationships with our members and guests and ensuring each one feels their visit is truly personalised, we aim to have everything in place before they even ask.
The on target earning potential for this role is £36,101 per annum - comprising a base salary of £29,101 plus a qualified estimate of £7,000 in gratuities and service charge As a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
For the past century we’ve been making memories at our iconic hotel and sporting estate in rural Perthshire. Gleneagles Townhouse, our luxury hotel and members’ club on St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, has created an exciting new chapter in our history. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys, and No.7 in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for The Best Hotels in the Rest of the UK, 2024, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.
WORKING AT GLENEAGLES
We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here to develop a career, some work full-time, while others have a part-time schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
Converting group and event enquiries into confirmed bookings through direct guest communication and relationship building
Preparing tailored proposals that showcase Gleneagles Townhouse event spaces while meeting client objectives and budgets
Planning, coordinating, and hosting site visits and pre-event meetings to ensure clients fully experience the Gleneagles offering
Working closely with Food Beverage and Sales teams to design, secure, and deliver exceptional events while driving revenue
Collaborating with internal departments to ensure every event is customised and exceeds client expectations
Liaising with the Membership team to ensure event enquiries align with member activity and protect the member experience
Managing relationships with client agents to produce detailed event programmes that maximise facilities and budget potential
Providing hands-on, flexible event support on the day, coordinating operational teams to ensure seamless delivery
Handling client requests and challenges with professionalism and diplomacy, maintaining service excellence
Actively selling and upselling services, adding the Gleneagles personal touch to encourage repeat and new business
Ensuring accurate recording, processing, and presentation of all event charges and final accounts within agreed timescales
Leading post-event debriefs with clients and internal teams to gather feedback, drive continuous improvement, and build long-term relationships
Interacting with our members and guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way
The kind of person we are looking for:
Ideally you will already be based in Edinburgh and have previous proactive sales experience within the local market within Hospitality Venues such as hotels, restaurants and event venues.
You think out of the box, always get around obstacles and stand out from the crowd
Driven for success, target orientated, achieve deadlines and always respond to enquiries swiftly and efficiently
Flexible approach in an ever-changing environment, you’re knowledgeable about the market and show an avid interest in keeping up to date with relevant news, sharing your findings with key stakeholders
Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way
What's in it for you:
Time to let your hair down
30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
Seasonal parties and local social events
50% discount on Food Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
Treats in your pocket
Flexi points into yourPerkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme
Be our guest
Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
Friends Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 BB per night at Gleneagles
Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few
Investment in your development and wellbeing
Pension scheme
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
Monthly recognition programme
Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint
About gratuities service charge:
Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the hotel that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive around £7,000 in addition to their annual salary
If you are our next Event Co-ordinator, please forward your most recent CV to us today!
INDLP
Pay: £36,101.00 per year
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Events Co-ordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
