Reservations and Events Agent - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

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Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gatwick
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,437 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Customer Service Communication Problem-solving Telephone Etiquette Reservation Systems Upselling Administration Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Reservations and Events Agent - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport is seeking a Reservations and Events Agent on a fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Salary: £26,436.80 per annum (£12.71 per hour), 40 hours per week.

The Role

As Reservations and Events Agent you'll be on the front line, delivering on our mission! You'll be delivering attentive customer focused service, understand brand standards and enjoy working as part of a successful team.

What you'll be doing

  • Top quality customer service
  • Working as part of a great team
  • Take enquiries and bookings via telephone and online bookings
  • Converting enquiries into sales
  • Processing, amending and updating bookings as required
  • Maximising revenue through upselling
  • Administration and Technology savvy
  • Available to work when the team and customer needs you most

Requirements

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A passion for hospitality and a relentless commitment to excellence.

Benefits

  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
  • Discounted stays for friends and family.
  • 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
  • Free meals while on duty.
  • Access to high-street discounts.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Generous refer-a-friend bonuses.
  • Wellness activities and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan options.
  • Fully funded apprenticeship programmes and internal development.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manages over 100 hotels across four continents. We were recognised by The Sunday Times as a top ten Very Big Organisation in the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work lists and the top ranked hospitality business in 2025.

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