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Discover more about the amazing range of careers available in Accomodation in the East of England.
The East of England is a tourist destination 12 months of the year. With traditional accommodation choices on the coast, in the countryside, and within the fine city, towns and villages across Norfolk and Suffolk. All have an abundance of hotels and guesthouses to all standards and to suit all budgets. The region also boasts a wide range of alternative places to stay including holiday parks, camping sites, quaint holiday cottages and stately homes. Not forgetting the miles and miles of water for those preferring to be on or beside the water.
If you love the busy nightlife, the calm of the countryside or the rush of sea air on the coast why not combine your favourite environment with a job working in accommodation. There are opportunities for all at entry level; perhaps working in the bar or restaurant, in housekeeping or even in building maintenance. From there you can move into managing teams and perhaps eventually stepping up to run your own hotel or campsite. For those with experience or relevant qualifications and the right attitude, career paths are vast and moving up the career ladder is quicker than in most industries.
Hover over each of the careers below to learn more.
A purchaser ensures businesses have enough supply of the materials they require in order to operate, this may involve operational purchases as well as products for resale. The purchaser is responsible for managing overall inventory, sourcing products and materials whilst negotiating the best price. Roles range from entry level to senior management.
This role involves the development, planning and execution of internal and external events. The events planner would oversee aspects such as client meetings, venue and entertainment bookings, vendor contract negotiation and budget management. Events can range from small scale to much larger scale with huge budgets.
The hotel manager is responsible for the day to day running of the hotel including managing the staff, planning, organising events, reservations, promotions and all other aspects of running a hotel to keep guests happy and maximise profits.
Marketing is an important part of the hotel and leisure industry, you could have the best place to stay in the area but only if customers are aware of it. The marketing executives will develop whole campaigns which could include advertising, social media, PR, organising events and exhibitions. If you are looking for a career where you can show off your creative side, marketing could be what you are looking for.
Receptionists normally provide the first point contact and information for customers or members of the public. This involves dealing with a variety of enquiries on the phone, face to face and by email. A receptionist will be required to keep up to date with the organisation’s activities, news and operations in order to provide the most up to date and relevant information to clients or the public.
Housekeepers will oversee the cleaning of establishments. The Head of Housekeeping will be in charge of the cleaning staff and will sort outwork schedules to make sure the cleaning is done in an effective and timely manner.
