Events & Weddings Coordinator — Drive bookings & events

Bowood; Calne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave including Bank H0

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted Golf Membership

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bowood is seeking an organised Events Co-ordinator to manage enquiries and bookings for weddings, conferences, corporate events and more at our luxury Wiltshire resort. You will guide each opportunity from initial enquiry to signed contract and delivery, reporting to the Sales & Events Manager.

The role is office-based Monday to Friday with occasional evenings/weekends for events. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered, offering a dynamic environment in a prestigious venue.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients by telephone and face-to-face.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• A proactive, sales-focused approach with an eye for additional revenue opportunities.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and events.

Responsibilities

• Handle and promptly respond to enquiries across weddings, conferences, meetings, corporate events, celebrations and golf.
• Proactively develop enquiries by telephone and convert opportunities into confirmed bookings.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to signed contract.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and manage allocated accounts.
• Work with the Sales & Events team to develop major accounts and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, function sheets, invoices and other event documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate with clients and hotel departments to ensure accurate communication and successful event delivery.
• Meet and greet clients on event days and provide a professional point of contact.
• Support the delivery of weddings, conferences, meetings, corporate events, celebrations, golf events and Christmas Party Nights.
• Maintain consistently high standards of customer service before, during and after every event.
• Keep client and event information accurate and up to date.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Sales mindset

Organisation

Team collaboration

Job description

Bowood is seeking an organised Events Co-ordinator to manage enquiries and bookings for weddings, conferences, corporate events and more at our luxury Wiltshire resort. You will guide each opportunity from initial enquiry to signed contract and delivery, reporting to the Sales & Events Manager.

The role is office-based Monday to Friday with occasional evenings/weekends for events. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered, offering a dynamic environment in a prestigious venue.