Events Administrator

Cameo Consultancy (Recruitment) Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event management is seeking an Events Administrator responsible for coordinating various events from weddings to corporate functions. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and is based in a picturesque location near Banbury. The successful candidate will support the events team through administrative tasks while thriving in a dynamic and client-focused environment. Great opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture await.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Extra day off for your birthday

Matched voluntary pension contributions

Death in service benefits

Paid company events

Healthcare scheme participation

Wellbeing initiatives including fitness training

2 Volunteer Days per year

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience with a focus on organisation and detail.
• Experience with CRM systems and ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager and Events team with administrative tasks.
• Manage event planning processes and liaise with clients daily.
• Ensure consistency in customer care and documentation quality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer care

Communication

Proactive approach

Ability to multitask

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Project Management tools

Job description

As Events Administrator, you will supporting an integral part of a highly successful and innovative company renowned for its passion for food and commitment to delivering exceptional service.You will play a key support role in organising events ranging from weddings and private parties to corporate events and a pop-up restaurant.Based in a beautiful rural, luxury high-end location just outside Banbury the role is permanent, full-time, with a salary of between £28,000 to £30,000 DOE.The company is dedicated to fostering growth and development, providing training and progression opportunities and become part of a team that is as invested in your success while creating unforgettable experiences for their clients.

Purpose of the role:

Supporting the Office Manager and Events team you will be carrying out varied administration activities to support the core of the business.

Key Accountabilities for the Events Administrator:

• Dealing with new enquiries, new bookings, existing communications and event planning administration
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis
• Support with administration for events across the business
• Assisting with the sales process, giving all enquiries prompt attention and time
• Manage administrative processes with a keen eye for detail, ensuring consistent quality of customer care, prioritisation, and time management.
• Ensure all events admin planned and delivered to company standard
• Contributing to the creation of menu proposals
• Ensure all sales collateral is up to date re pricing, content and document presentation
• Organise client tasting sessions
• Liaising with all departments with planning, administration and deliver of events
• Updating and maintaining CRM database
• Supporting with management of client finances, collaborating with the accounts team to adhere to all financial procedures
• Proficiently use company platforms, including Microsoft Office, Project Management tools, and industry-specific software
• Checking all final event paperwork, making adjustments if necessary for all supplies for upcoming events
• Participate in customer visits, events, and marketing activities

Key Skills Required for the Events Administrator:

• Strong organised administration experience
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in working with bespoke CRM systems and online platforms
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive approach, ability to use initiative and take ownership of a task
• Confident communicator with high levels of customer care
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external teams
• Adaptable in a changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Own transport due to remote location

What's in it for you?

• A salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 DOE
• Working Monday to Friday (occasional out of office activities - calls and in person)
• Meals on duty
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Creative input, opportunities to grown learn and progress
• Matched voluntary additional pension contributions (capped)
• Death in service
• Paid for Company events
• Opportunity to join company healthcare scheme
• Health & wellbeing at work - opportunity to join paid for online fitness training group.
• 2 Volunteer Days a year