Event Planner

Abbey Classics; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A new automotive business in Buckfastleigh is looking for a part-time Event Planner. The role includes organizing events such as car shows and community gatherings, with flexibility in working hours. Ideal candidates should have event planning experience and an interest in classic or prestige cars. Competitive salary based on experience plus profit sharing are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Profit sharing

Key role in community development

Qualifications

• Background in event planning or coordination.
• Genuine interest in classic or prestige cars is ideal but not essential.
• Confident and self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Organising weekly 'Coffee, Natter & Cars' events.
• Managing car shows and motor club meets.
• Coordinating private hire events using the Abbey's facilities.

Skills

Event planning

Self-motivated

Organised

Interest in classic cars

Job description

About Us

Abbey Classics is an exciting new business founded by classic car collector John Harrison, based within a brand-new 16,000 sq ft facility at Buckfast Abbey. (www.buckfast.org.uk)

We’re looking for a part-time Event Planner to help shape and grow our community of classic and prestige car enthusiasts. Reporting to the Managing Director John Harrison.

About The Role

You’ll be responsible for organising and developing a range of events including:

• Weekly ‘Coffee, Natter & Cars’ mornings
• Car shows, motor club meets, and owners’ lunches
• Corporate and private hire events, making use of the Abbey’s on-site hotel, dining, and conference facilities

You’ll have the freedom to bring fresh ideas and your own initiative to help grow Abbey Classics’ events calendar from the ground up.

About You

• Background in event planning or coordination
• A genuine interest in classic or prestige cars (ideal, but not essential)
• Confident, organised, and self-motivated

What We Offer

• Part-time position with flexibility
• Salary will be dependent on experience plus profit sharing in the new event business.
• A chance to play a key role in shaping an exciting new automotive hub in Devon

Apply to [e-mail] with a full CV

Abbey Classics, Lower Mills Unit, Buckfast Abbey, Devon, TQ11 0EA

www.abbeyclassics.com