
Wedding Event Manager
Bredenbury Court Barns are currently looking to train and appoint a motivated, fun, hardworking Wedding & Events Manager to join the family run wedding and events business.
The venue, launched in 2019, has already enjoyed considerable success and has quickly established an enviable reputation as a leading UK wedding location, crowned in the Top 3 Best UK venues of 2022 and 2023!
The Wedding Events Team and Venue has won numerous awards including for three years running The Best Regional Wedding Events Team in The Wedding Industry Awards and are now looking to increase the fabulous team.
Hours: Two/Three days a week (rota at least 3 months in advance) with one set weekday Mon-Thurs, then working on a 4 weekly rota rotating Fri, Sat & Sun. Hours dependent on whether an office or wedding day and will vary between 10 hours and 17 hours a day. Approximately 25 hours a week.
Additional functions and hours are highly likely to be available within this very popular and growing local business.
Position: Part time, permanent (regularly working weekends when weddings and functions). Seeking a motivated, friendly employee to join a well established, professional team.
Package: £13.73 per hour including holiday pay. (reviewed after 6 months) Holidays: Approximately 28 days per year pro-rata dependent on hours worked.
Job Details:
– The Wedding & Event Manager has a great deal of responsibility & is involved in a broad range of business lines including advertising & marketing, sales, operations, facilities management, planning & the core event management itself. We are looking to recruit an ‘all-rounder’ who is willing to learn all aspects of the position within the business.
– Whilst proven skills in a similar position are preferable, we ensure comprehensive in-house training and shadowing so previous experience is not essential.
– Sales & Marketing responsibilities including meeting with prospective clients and showing them the venue. – Booking of events, subsequent event & wedding planning support and coordination.
– Full Event Management including full set up and administration prior to event occurring, ensuring event runs smoothly and ensuring professional take down.
– Assistance in the setting up of wedding receptions and corporate functions in line with clients’ individual requirements.
Personal Profile:
– Excellent level of both Spoken and written English
– Outgoing personality, interested and enthusiastic (whilst also a good listener) with good telephone and client meeting manner
– Organised and methodical person
– Ability to work under pressure on one’s own, use initiative, have ample stamina and deliver outstanding service to clients over the whole course of a wedding day and onward evening celebration
– Ability to work within a team as required
– Managerial qualities to lead or influence others whilst also being prepared to roll sleeves up where necessary and get involved
-Previous experience in running events and Marketing would be preferred but not essential.
– Great client service skills and a confident ambassador of the venue.
– Strong IT skills are essential (Outlook, Word, Excel) with accurate keyboard skills & sound numeracy.
Job Requirements:
– Full clean UK driver’s license
– Non-smoker essential
If you feel you have the skills and experiences to suit this position and would like to apply, please do not hesitate to forward back an up to date CV to Rachel@unique-venues.co.uk
Wedding Event Manager
Location: Bredenbury
Closing Date: 23 February 2024
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.73 per hour