Events Co - Ordinator

Searchlight Ventures Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun working environment

Employee discount

Free cinema tickets for family and朋友

Career development

Life assurance

Wagestream

Health & Wellbeing support

Mental Health advice via Hospitality"

Pension scheme

Up to 28 days holiday.

Job summary

The Light, Huddersfield is seeking an Events Coordinator to craft unforgettable experiences for guests across our cinema, food and activities. You will lead bookings from first enquiry through planning, coordinate timelines, and ensure delivery of goods and services for each event.

You’ll plan calendar-driven events, liaise with management and finance, and drive outreach to maximize attendance while adapting to seasonal releases and venue objectives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with knack for building strong relationships.
• Experienced in event planning or a related field.
• Thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Creative and passionate about designing extraordinary experiences.
• Skilled in solving problems with professionalism and able to handle unexpected situations without breaking a sweat.
• Organizational Champion who can manage all the moving parts like a pro and juggle multiple projects.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• As a point of contact for our customers you will be in charge of the bookings from initial enquiry to completion of planning.
• You will be the mastermind behind planning and executing events that leave lasting impression.
• Invoice, deposits and payments management - frequent communication with Management, Head of Sales and Finance team.
• Accountable for developing detailed event plans, timelines and schedules.
• Overseeing timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with event & operation teams to ensure proper set-up, staffing and support for each event.
• Leverage your initiative to drive customer outreach, implement diverse sales techniques and approaches to maximize result.
• Provide assistance to the Head of Sales during site visits, ensuring seamless experience for clients and showcasing our venue potential.
• Develop a creative and strategic approach to enrich site calendar as well as design and implement a comprehensive 30/60/90-day event program, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends, new movie releases and site-specific objectives

Skills

Excellent communicator

Event planning

Fast-paced work

Creative flair

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Evening/weekend work

Job description

The Light, Huddersfield is offering an unrivalled cinema experience, great food and drinks, and everything from climbing walls, ten pin bowling and mini golf to interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. The Light, Huddersfield is a destination for shared experiences and creation of memories!

We are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences whether it's an innovative use of space, exceptional food and drink offering or exciting range of activities we host, we aim to WOW every guest and wanting them to come back for more.

Join us and spread the magic even further as our Events Coordinator!

How we will keep you busy:

• As a point of contact for our customers you will be in charge of the bookings from initial enquiry to completion of planning,
• You will be the mastermind behind planning and executing events that leave lasting impression,
• Invoice, deposits and payments management - frequent communication with Management, Head of Sales and Finance team,
• Accountable for developing detailed event plans, timelines and schedules,
• Overseeing timely delivery of goods and services,
• Coordinate with event & operation teams to ensure proper set-up, staffing and support for each event,
• Leverage your initiative to drive customer outreach, implement diverse sales techniques and approaches to maximize result,
• Provide assistance to the Head of Sales during site visits, ensuring seamless experience for clients and showcasing our venue potential,
• Develop a creative and strategic approach to enrich site calendar as well as design and implement a comprehensive 30/60/90-day event program, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends, new movie releases and site-specific objectives

About YOU:

• Excellent communicator with knack for building strong relationships,
• Experienced in event planning or a related field,
• Thrive in fast-paced environment,
• Creative and passionate about designing extraordinary experiences,
• Skilled in solving problems with professionalism and able to handle unexpected situations without breaking a sweat,
• Organizational Champion who can manage all the moving parts like a pro and juggle multiple projects,
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required

What's in it for You:

• Fun and exciting working environment,
• Employee discount,
• Free cinema tickets for family and friends,
• Career development,
• Life assurance,
• Wagestream - access your hard earned £££ whenever you need,
• Health & Wellbeing support,
• Mental Health advice via Hospitality Action,
• Pension scheme,
• Up to 28 days holiday.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm and work on events that WOW, we want to hear from YOU!

If we don't feel like you are the right match for now, we will make sure to let you know, however detailed feedback won't be provided at this stage.