Events & Wedding Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Loughborough College; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution seeks an Events and Wedding Coordinator on a fixed-term basis. You will be responsible for managing weddings, private parties, and corporate events, overseeing the entire sales process from inquiry to delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hospitality or events management, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsidised nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave

Additional annual leave available

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Opportunities for volunteering

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with initiative and discipline.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Previous hospitality or events management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage weddings, parties, and corporate events from inquiry to delivery.
• Conduct venue show rounds and prepare detailed event plans.
• Oversee event administration and ensure compliance with licensing laws.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Time management

IT literate

Social media marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events and Wedding Coordinator to join our team on a fixed term basis at Loughborough College Group, based at Brooksby College. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and talented professional to join our events team working at our beautiful 850-acre Brooksby Hall. We are passionate about exceeding our client's expectations whether it is for a wedding, private party or a corporate occasion. We are seeking a passionate and vibrant member to join a small team offering a highly professional and personal service for all events and functions. You will oversee the whole sales process from initial enquiry, to selling the venues via show rounds, converting into a confirmed booking and a detailed plan from start to finish. Your ability in making our clients feel welcome is essential as is your management of the event and being on hand to assist the clients on their needs.

About the College

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus's offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources. Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and managing weddings, private parties, and corporate events from enquiry through to successful delivery.
• Conducting venue show rounds, converting enquiries into bookings, and preparing detailed event plans.
• Supervising staff and bar services to ensure smooth operations, compliance with licensing laws, and excellent guest service.
• Overseeing event administration including bookings, refreshments, cash handling, and maintaining security and cleanliness standards.
• Supporting marketing efforts through blogs, social media, and promotional events to drive new business.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Hands‑on approach with initiative, discipline, and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Previous hospitality or events management experience, ideally with operational delivery of successful events.
• Fully IT literate with advanced Microsoft Office skills and professional use of social media; marketing experience is beneficial.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and peak periods, with own transport to travel to Brooksby Hall.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• On‑site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well‑being hours
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and well‑being for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.