Events Planner

hireful; London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Events Planner to join their dynamic team at Kensington Palace. This role involves maximizing the commercial potential of unique venues while ensuring exceptional event experiences. You will engage with various stakeholders, manage financial documents, and utilize your organizational skills to deliver outstanding events. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and possesses a strong background in event planning. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to bringing history to life for visitors in an inspiring environment.

Benefits

Overtime and time off in lieu

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)

Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses

Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance

Family friendly policies and benefits

Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in selling venues and planning events.

Responsibilities

• Maximize commercial potential of Kensington Palace.
• Ensure all client requirements are met during events.

Skills

Event Planning

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Database Management

Education

Experience in Event Management

Knowledge of British History

Tools

Kinetix

E-fin

Job description

Events Planner

Our client is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Departments: Functions & Events
Home Palace: Kensington Palace
Status: Established/Permanent
Salary: £36,583 per annum (subject to April 2025 pay review)
Salary Rate: Per Annum
Days/Hours of work: Full time: 36 hours per week (working five days out of seven, which will include working some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)

About the role and about you

About Them: Our client is the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world, the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and they’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories they share.

They are looking for a dedicated Events Planner to join a busy team working to maximise the commercial potential of Kensington Palace. They are seeking a like-minded individual with passion and creativity for events in these unique venues.

Focusing on sales, organisational detail, financial documents (or anything in between), your contact will always have accurate information and ultimate confidence in your ability.

You must be a self-starter with the ability to hit the ground running. Possessing the ability to work on your own initiative, you must be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to engage personably with all stakeholders. Someone who can work well in a team environment, you’ll also have excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills.

You will also have proven experience of selling a venue and planning and running events on an operational level, with a minimum of 1 year experience in a equivalent role. In-depth knowledge of the industry is essential and an interest for British history is favourable.

Microsoft and database management skills will be required, along with experience of working with approved suppliers and using financial and diary systems such as Kinetix and E-fin.

Your attendance at events will be required as you will be responsible for ensuring all goes to plan and that all the client’s requirements are met. This will involve evenings and weekends, bank holidays, along with early mornings and late evenings as and when the events schedule requires it.

Please see the attached job profile and person specification for more details.

Benefits include:

• Overtime and time off in lieu
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Closing date: 5th May 2025

Interviews: w/c 12th May 2025

To apply, please submit your CV, a Cover Letter, and respond to the Application Question

REF-221175