Events Executive - Venue Hire

WEBRECRUIT; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known membership organization in London is seeking an Events Executive to manage venue bookings and deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a venue environment and strong organizational and customer service skills. This role offers a salary of around £30,000 plus benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance. Apply now to be part of a prestigious organization!

Benefits

Training and career development

26 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme

Private health cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a venue environment.
• Experience in a customer-oriented administrative role.
• Familiarity with CRM and room booking software.

Responsibilities

• Manage venue bookings and provide exceptional service.
• Coordinate with internal teams for booking arrangements.
• Update the venue’s website to drive traffic and inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

CRM system

Room booking software

Event management software

Job description

Events Executive - Venue HireLondonThe Organisation

Our client is a membership organisation.

They are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - We invest in people Gold and We invest in wellbeing Silver – which reflect their commitment to their employees.

The RoleOur client is looking for an Events Executive to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.This role will be known internally as Commercial Venue Executive.You will manage venue bookings and deliver exceptional service to both internal and external clients.Acting as the first point of contact for all venue enquiries, you will manage bookings, confirm arrangements, and co-ordinate requirements with internal teams, including AV, catering, and facilities.You will oversee the efficient use of rooms, prioritising commercial bookings to maximise occupancy and revenue, while maintaining accurate records and preparing event documentation such as proposals, contracts, and invoices.Additionally, you will:- Manage and update the venue’s website, driving traffic and enquiries- Support marketing initiatives and proactively promote the venue to new clients- Deliver high standards of customer service and conduct venue show rounds- Upsell additional services and recommend improvements to enhance revenue and service deliveryPerson SpecificationTo be considered as a Events Executive, you will need:- Proven experience of working in a venue arena- Experience within a customer-oriented administrative environment, including providing a high-quality customer service and dealing with enquiries from all levels of stakeholders- Experience using a CRM system and room booking and event software- Good organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skillsSalary and Benefits- Salary of circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus bonus- Training and career development- Work/life balance including 26 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, birthday and volunteering leave, life assurance, and private health cover- Miscellaneous extrasThis is a unique opportunity for a customer focused professional from a venue management and events background to join a prestigious organisation.Ready to make your mark in a truly iconic setting? Apply now!The closing date for this role is 23:59hrs (BST) on Thursday 28 August 2025. However, please note that this is a time sensitive recruitment and therefore, the organisation may be interviewing on an ad-hoc basis as and when they receive applications. Our client also reserves the right to close the vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications or have made an appointment.Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you’re interested as a Events Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.