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Head of Events

About the role

Glenapp Castle Hotel is a Relais & Chateux, Five Red Star Hotel and winner of the CIS ‘Best independently owned boutique Hotel’ award 2021, a finalist in The CATEY’S ‘Best Independent Hotel of the Year award in 2021 and named as one of the ‘Best Hotel Places to Stay’ in the Sunday Times 2020.

Glenapp Castle Hotel has been growing rapidly and sustainably for over seven years with significant investment.  We are a destination hotel with 65+ activities and experiences and with a food and service offering at its very heart. The hotel boasts stunning historic designed gardens and a walled garden dating back almost 200 years.  Glenapp is owned by the Truestone Group who are a social impact venture capital company who build businesses for the long-term seeking not only the all-important profitability but also measurable social impact for both people and the environment and to build thriving cultures for life.

We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Head of Events to work alongside the rest of the senior team who will bring rigour, attention to detail and exceptional customer service focus to the role.

The Head of Events is responsible for planning year-round experiences and bringing these visions to life through the management and planning of approximately 150 events annually at Glenapp Castle.  You will work closely with the operations departments during the planning processes and at the point of service delivery.

You will be experienced in the sector, with exceptional communication skills and have a strong track record in events management.   You should have a Degree or Diploma in Hotel and Events Management or equivalent, or a minimum of 6 years’ previous experience at a senior level in a Hotel, Events Centre or Event Catering Company.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Lindsay Cramond at cv@fwbparkbrown.com. For an initial confidential discussion, please contact our Edinburgh office on 0131 539 7087.