Events Coordinator

The Barnsdale; Oakham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A countryside hotel in Rutland is seeking an Events Coordinator to support the Wedding & Sales Manager. The ideal candidate will have a passion for service excellence and event management experience. Responsibilities include managing weddings and liaising with suppliers to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Attractive perks include personalized training, career development opportunities, and a generous holiday package.

Benefits

Generous tronc for monthly earnings

28 days’ holiday + birthday off

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Complimentary team meals on shift

Qualifications

• Passion for service excellence and detail-oriented.
• Experience in managing weddings and events.
• Ability to build partnerships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support Wedding & Sales Manager in growing business.
• Manage weddings and events to meet client expectations.
• Act as a brand ambassador for The Barnsdale.

Skills

Customer service

Event management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

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We are looking for an awesome Events Coordinator to join our Sales team at The Barnsdale, Rutland.

Our 46-bedroom hotel overlooks the beautiful Rutland landscape with a picturesque courtyard, with a kitchen brigade providing fine dining using many ingredients sourced from the wealth of fine produce found in the locality. Encircled by idyllic surroundings on the north shore of Rutland Water, the hotel is a tranquil rural haven, close to the charming market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.

The ideal candidate will be a warm, friendly professional who shares a passion for service excellence, has an eye for detail and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. This role will support the Wedding & Sales Manager at The Barnsdale, whilst working in a close partnership with our General Manager and Group Director of Sales.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible working pattern without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

In a nutshell, you will:

• Support our Wedding & Sales Manager in growing our business reactively, with a focus on wedding sales.
• Have a good understanding of our competitor set, and where we sit within the market.
• Easily adaptable and eager to learn about leisure events, including weddings, private dining room, and social bookings.
• Ensure high quality service, on time and to budget by managing weddings and events to enable us to fulfil our contracted promises to clients and guests consistently.
• Liase and build partnerships with our third party suppliers and ensure a strong working relationship with each of them.
• Act as a brand ambassador for The Barnsdale ensuring that a positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!