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Meeting & Events Supervisor (100%)

Location

Norway, Tromsø

Location

Norway, Tromsø

Apply by

2024-12-04

About Us:
At The Edge hotel, we are dedicated to creating impactful experiences through our events and meetings. We pride ourselves on fostering an innovative and collaborative environment that allows our team to thrive. We’re seeking a dynamic Conference and Events Supervisor to join our team and help us deliver exceptional conferences, meetings and memorable events while maintaining a high work standard with our exceptional team.

Position Overview:
As the Meetings and Events Supervisor, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of various meetings and events. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure every detail aligns with our vision and meets the highest standards of quality. You will be responsible to operate and maintain technical Audio / Video / Lighting equipment and also train staff on best way of working with these items. This is a hands on position that has a 60% (Physical) / 40% (Mental) work balance. You will also advocate safety at work to the highest level and make sure staff are looked after, physically and mentally.
You will report directly to the Meeting & Events Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the setup and execution of meetings and events, ensuring all logistics are managed effectively at a premium level.
Collaborate with third party technicians and vendors to understand their needs and objectives, providing solutions for the needs of each event.
Coordinate with suppliers to secure necessary services and resources.
Manage event staffing and making sure we have the correct skill sets for each challenge ahead.
Supervise, mentor and inspire the events team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing problem solving work environment.
Evaluate the success of each event through feedback and metrics, making recommendations for improvements to make sure we learn the lessons needed to up our game and constantly improve service delivery.
Operate and maintain technical Audio / Video / Lighting equipment used in our conferences and events.
Make sure that all staff follow the Clarion Hotel premium brand standards and live and work by the company motto.
"To increase the quality of life for our guests and colleagues"

Qualifications:
Proven experience in event planning, management, or a related field.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in event management software and tools as well.
Technical experience with Audio / Video / Lighting equipment and setups.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
We are a 24/7 operating hotel and conference center.


Why Join Us?
Be part of a creative and dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional events and memories.
We are the biggest Hotel, Events & Conference center in the Northern part of Norway and also the main indoor events venue in Tromsø.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within the Strawberry Hotels brand in Scandinavia.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
The Edge Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Clarion Hotel: Clarion Hotel® is not just a hotel chain; it's an immersive experience that combines Scandinavian hospitality with a touch of premium. Our team members are not merely employees; they are an integral part of the Clarion experience. We pride ourselves on delivering on personality, passion, and we always strive for perfection. Join us in shaping the future of hospitality!

Clarion Hotel® is part of Strawberry.

What’s in it for you?

As part of of Strawberry, you will get the best employee benefits of the industry.

A culture to cherish

A culture to cherish

Our people always make guests their top priority! Our warm and welcoming atmosphere creates the right setting for you to flourish and work your magic. You will get the freedom you need to perform your tasks and solve problems as they arise in the best way you see fit. A strong team spirit and family-feeling foster a culture of collaboration. And when there’s something to celebrate, we make sure to have some fun! In larger cities, we also regularly host after-work events to allow colleagues to mingle. How do we achieve all this you may wonder? We believe it’s down to the fact that we’re a diverse crowd full of energy, courage and enthusiasm. That’s how we create extraordinary experiences every single day!

A culture to cherish

Job security for peace of mind

Job security for peace of mind

When you work with us, we’ll take your whole life situation into consideration. We offer good job security through collective agreements and insurances, as well as paid parental leave, holiday leave, wellness allowance, attractive pension plans and competitive salaries. We’re there for you.

Job security for peace of mind

Room to grow

Room to grow

With more than 200 hotels across the Nordics, we offer you endless opportunities for career progression! Would you like to work full-time, part-time, a few hours here and there, or perhaps only a season? We have room for you, no matter where you’re at. We encourage creativity and curiosity, and we make every effort to foster a culture of learning for professional development. Ready to take your next career leap within the company? We applaud you and will help you achieve this! An academic degree isn't the most important thing for us. If you have the right mindset, we can certainly promise you a bright future!

Room to grow

Explore more

Explore more

We encourage you to get out and explore all that life has to offer! So, we always give numerous discounts to you and your friends and family at our hotels, bars and restaurants. As part of Strawberry, you get four FREE nights at our hotels each year* To remind you just how important you are, we’ll always do our best to offer you an upgrade! And on top of that, we’ve also partnered with other companies to give you sweet deals on air travel, charter holidays, car rental and lots more. 

*If you are employed on a contract for at least 20% of full-time working hours.

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Open mind, open hearts

Open mind, open hearts

Our heart beats for the world around us. To meet global challenges, we support the transition to clean energy, and we recently opened the first zero-energy hotel in the Nordics. We seek to use organic produce and have championed the elimination of unsustainable palm oil. We promote equal rights above all and are proud sponsors of Pride. Regardless of your ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, disabilities or age - our doors are always open.

Open mind, open hearts

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