Assistant Meeting & Groups Manager
9 hours ago
Belfast
WHY ROOM2 Care, made daily. room2 Hometels is part of Lamington Group. Hometel is a term created and owned by Lamington Group. We design and operate hometels, we combine practicality with feeling. It responds to how people actually travel and live. We also recognise the importance of the sense of being properly looked after. A team that pays attention to what guests actually need, not what a script tells us they should. We are looking for people who care about the work in front of them and the people around them. If that sounds like you, keep reading. THE ROLE What's the role about? You are the Assistant Meetings & Events Manager at room2. You anchor the daily operational standard of our event, meeting, and function spaces. This role isn't about performing for reviews or managing from behind a laptop; it is about taking raw ownership of the floor, managing event delivery with respect, and ensuring that every booking runs with consistent, unhurried care. Your work has a direct, visible impact on how people live, meet, and connect here. You drive the daily rhythm of our event spaces, from coordinating floor plans and checking AV setups to maintaining clear health and safety compliance controls. When a guest walks into a meeting room or attends a function, they notice the organization behind the setup. You are the person who ensures that the baseline of quality is hit on every single shift. Your day is active, physical, and team-focused. You will lead from the floor, support the team during busy arrival and turnaround windows, monitor equipment and inventory, and keep communication flowing cleanly between event hosts, the kitchen, and external suppliers. You balance the natural pace of live events with clear, calm direction, ensuring the operation runs efficiently while the team feels steady and supported through the turnaround rush. This role gives back the satisfaction of running an operational machine that works. You will strengthen your practical leadership, resource management, and event logistics within a team that relies on straight talking and trust. We prioritize internal development and real responsibility, making this a direct path for an operational leader who wants to build a lasting career and lead by example on the floor. WHO YOU ARE Five things we hire for. These are the room2 Values. We use them across every role in the Group, from Maintenance to Front of House to the kitchens. If three or more of these read like you on a good day, this is your kind of place. Use Instinct. You read what's needed and act on it. You back human judgement, the unmet need, the early signal, the moment of hesitation, with care. Own It. You finish what you start. You are honest about what works and what doesn't. The thing you spotted is yours until it's fixed. Include All. You build trust quickly with guests, colleagues and partners. You are open, real, and you treat the team like a team. Stay Curious. You ask why. You keep learning the building, the systems, the neighbourhood. You'd rather know how something works than fake it. Think Big. You reject 'good enough'. You spot patterns and bring better ideas, even when the small fix would do. We don't hire for years of hotel experience. We can teach the systems. We can't teach you how to read a room. WHAT YOU'LL DO On a good day, you might Start the shift reviewing event schedules, checking team rotas, verifying AV requirements, and organising room floor plans before the clients and guests arrive. Lead from the floor, actively supporting the team during peak arrival and turnaround windows, stepping in to set up furniture, connect tech, or host clients to maintain a steady, calm rhythm. Ensure baseline event and presentation standards by checking meeting rooms, monitoring food and beverage setups, and making sure all event operations run safely and with care. Support and guide events team members throughout the shift, answering operational questions, sharing best setup practices, and helping build confidence on the floor. Keep communication flowing cleanly across departments, bridging the gap between event hosts, the kitchen, and front of house regarding timing changes, and logging equipment maintenance issues immediately so nothing gets missed. Notice and act on operational details quickly, tracking turnaround bottlenecks, monitoring equipment wear, and correcting setup errors transparently before it impacts a client's meeting. Stay one step ahead, running stock checks on event supplies and client amenities, coordinating with external vendors, and organizing shift handovers to ensure the next team has the resources required to maintain standards. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Experience that fits the role. Working experience within a busy meetings, events, or conference operations environment where scheduling consistency, room turnaround speed, and hospitality standards are critical. Confidence coordinating floor setups and managing room turnarounds, keeping the venue operation organized while supporting floor staff and maintaining equipment and presentation quality control. A reliable, methodical approach, someone who notices the small details in event timing, AV readiness, and space presentation, and maintains a calm, steady rhythm during tight scheduling windows. Clear communication and leadership skills, with a natural ability to guide events colleagues, pass on operational feedback constructively, and lead by example during high-pressure event days. A proactive mindset, someone who takes full ownership of the event floor, tracks logistical bottlenecks and tech requirements early, and steps in to resolve issues before they affect a client's presentation. Prior experience managing event equipment inventory, organizing team rotas, working with external AV/catering suppliers, or supervising junior team members is a bonus, but responsibility, organizational skill, and genuine pride in event delivery matter most. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE What you get back. Team that means it. Youll work alongside people who understand that a tight room turnaround and a seamless event are collective efforts. Meetings and events operations are a deeply respected, vital part of our business with present, hands-on leaders who offer regular check-ins focused on your well-being, operational ideas, and professional growth. Growth that's real. We prioritize internal development and progression. Whether your path leads toward Meetings & Events Manager, Operations Manager, or broader event leadership roles across Lamington Group, we want to help you build a lasting career. Learning, built in. Youll receive structured onboarding and hands-on training to build confidence from day one. Youll strengthen your leadership capacity, master venue logistics and AV standards, and gain valuable experience in resource asset management, compliance, supplier relations, and team development that stays with you. Time off that respects you. We know life exists outside of work. Additional annual leave that grows with length of service, company benefits, two paid volunteer days each year, and a Company Sick Pay Scheme, in addition to time to recharge. All part of creating a sustainable working environment. Stay with us, on us. Access friends-and-family rates across our hometels and wider group properties. Experience the spaces you help create and see the brand through a guests eyes. And have one free stay, on us! The day-to-day. Competitive benefits package including pension contributions, team support, wellbeing initiatives, Cycle to work scheme and use of gym facilities in our hotels, and the everyday essentials that help make work feel rewarding, not just routine. HOW IT WORKS Our hiring process. We try to keep it short, honest, and human. 1. Apply. Send us your CV and a few lines on why this role caught your eye. A formal cover letter is not required, we'd rather hear you. 2. First conversation. A 30-minute call with the hiring manager. We talk about the role, the team, and you. 3. On-site visit. Meet the team. See the building. We want you to know what you're signing up for before you say yes. 4. Offer. If it's a fit on both sides, we move quickly. WE CLOSE THE LOOP Every applicant hears back from us, yes or no. We don't ghost. FOR EVERYONE A note on inclusion. Room2 and Lamington Group are an equal opportunities employer. We hire based on attitude and ability. We welcome applications from every background, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief. If you need any adjustments to take part in our hiring process, tell us when you apply. Well work with you. READY? Apply now. TPBN1_UKCT