Commercial Events & Lets Co-ordinator

Canecreekpublishers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington College is seeking a Commercial Events & Lets Co-Ordinator to manage and coordinate various events. This full-time role requires a well-organised, experienced individual passionate about events management, providing an opportunity for skill development within a supportive environment. Benefits include 33 days annual leave and a range of employee assistance programs.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free lunch whilst on duty

Subsidised membership to health club

Generous contribution to pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in events management organisation.
• Experience of venue sales, including conference and banqueting.
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales, development and management of the commercial lets business.
• Operationally coordinate events as a lead contact for external clients.
• Respond to customer sales enquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

Events booking systems

CRS system (preferably KX)

Job description

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Wellington College is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Events department who are looking for an enthusiastic Commercial Events & Lets Co-Ordinator.

About The Role

You will join on a Full time, permanent basis (35 hours per week).

Reporting to the Commercial Events & Lets Manager, we are seeking an experienced, organised and highly motivated individual to join our team. You will be responsible for end-to-end management of events, having direct contact with the clients, and being present on event day (s). This is a unique opportunity to showcase your organisational skills and your passion for a variety of events.

Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.

Benefits

Wellington College offers a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer * 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements):

• Assist the Commercial Lets Events Manager with the sales, development and management of the commercial lets business
• Provide events experience and logistical/marketing support to the business
• Operationally coordinate events as a lead contact for external clients, from quotation and events specification to on-site management, accounting and invoicing
• Undertake client site visits for all types of events
• Respond to customer sales enquiries
  
  

Person Specification

The Successful Incumbent Must Have

• Experience in events management oganisation
• Use of events booking systems
• Experience of venue sales, including conference and banqueting
• Excellent communications skills
• Work well under pressure
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Must be flexible and available to work weekends and Bank Holidays as required
• Be experienced in using a CRS system (preferably KX)
  
  

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you've got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now.

For further details, including how to apply, please visit the Support page of our website at https://wellingtoncollegerecruitment.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/. We can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form.

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services

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