Event Planner: Craft Memorable Corporate & Private Events

Compass Group PLC; Cheriton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Meals on duty

Ongoing training and career pathways

Job summary

Exeter Racecourse is seeking an experienced Event Planner to coordinate corporate, commercial and private events from enquiry to delivery. You will liaise with sales and operations, manage show-rounds, produce floor plans and event materials, and ensure exceptional client experiences.

Candidates should have strong communication, organisational skills and a commercial mindset to maximise revenue while maintaining high service standards. This is a full-time, on-site role at Exeter Racecourse.

Qualifications

• Experience in conference and events, event planning, hospitality or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with clients, sponsors and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the BEO and function sheet process, ensuring all event details are accurate and shared with relevant teams.
• Coordinating bookings from the sales team and ensuring a smooth handover to operations.
• Managing the venue show-round diary and conducting client visits to showcase Exeter Racecourse facilities.
• Following up after show-rounds to convert opportunities into confirmed business.
• Identifying upsell opportunities to maximise revenue and exceed client expectations.
• Maintaining accurate booking records across systems and supporting timely invoicing and payments.

Job description

Exeter Racecourse is seeking an experienced Event Planner to coordinate corporate, commercial and private events from enquiry to delivery. You will liaise with sales and operations, manage show-rounds, produce floor plans and event materials, and ensure exceptional client experiences.

Candidates should have strong communication, organisational skills and a commercial mindset to maximise revenue while maintaining high service standards. This is a full-time, on-site role at Exeter Racecourse.