De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is our Iconic Events venue in London, and as this property does not have any guest bedrooms, the space is solely set up to run and host the most incredible meetings and events. We host movie premier after parties, high profile fashion, music and charity events, exciting exhibitions and conferences, large weddings and corporate meetings: our impressive event space and extensive meeting facilities means this property is always buzzing and an incredibly fun place to work.
Your commute: Grand Connaught Rooms is just 5 minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, we're well-connected for all major London transport links.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
People Operations Coordinator
Are you passionate about creating a great colleague experience while keeping people operations running smoothly?
We're looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our team at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, right in the heart of Covent Garden. In this full-time, on-site role, you'll play a key part in supporting both the People & Culture Manager and our busy event operations teams. This role is due to commence in September.
You'll be central to delivering a seamless colleague experience across the entire lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to payroll administration, engagement activity, HR processes and rota planning. As the first point of contact for operational teams, you'll ensure time and attendance records are accurate, answer day-to-day queries, and coordinate staffing to make sure all shifts are covered so our iconic events venue runs effortlessly.
Working closely with the People & Culture Manager and Operations Manager, you'll help create a positive and engaging workplace culture while ensuring our day-to-day people operations run smoothly. You'll also have the opportunity to support wider People & Culture initiatives and projects across the venue.
Your skills and experience
- Organised, detail-focused and confident working with systems, data and scheduling.
- Approachable and people-centred, with a natural ability to build trust with colleagues at all levels.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, able to bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced operational environment.
- Comfortable balancing multiple priorities while keeping people processes and staffing plans running smoothly.
- Interested in developing your skills across people operations, onboarding, engagement, administration and training.
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of People Operations Coordinator.
- £30,000 per year
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
