Jackie Murphy has been appointed Conference and Events Marketing Officer by the Sefton Group.

Jackie, of Douglas, has lived in the Isle of Man for 24 years. She joined the company in September 2011 as a Functions and Conference Coordinator.  Her new role will involve planning, directing and coordinating the marketing of conferences and events across the various group facilities, including all of the banqueting rooms, restaurants and bars, the Casino and Kursaal and Colours nightclub.

Jackie said: ‘I’m really looking forward to helping the group continue to grow its reputation as a great place to hold events, conferences and weddings.’

Jackie will work alongside the Sefton Group’s marketing team of Manager Naomi Finch, Deputy Manager Anna McChesney, Annie Kneale and Sian Rose to build on its existing activities.

Naomi said: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Jackie to the team and feel she brings great enthusiasm and experience to the role.  Her job will be to promote all the great venues and facilities available across the group, including our hotels – The Sefton, Sefton Express and Best Western Palace Hotel ♦ Casino.’