Executive - Sales & Events

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Events Executive to oversee bookings and manage events at The Barnsley Metrodome. This role involves coordinating suppliers, managing staff, and ensuring a great customer experience. With opportunities for career progression and a fun work environment, this position is perfect for someone who thrives on organisation and communication.

Benefits

Free membership at all BPL sites

Free parking

Discounts on products and services

Fun workplace

Career progression framework

Qualifications

• Loves helping people feel good and delivers great customer experiences.
• Team player with great energy, thriving on organisation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all enquiries and bookings for events and functions.
• Coordinating suppliers, managing staff, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Promoting venues at wedding and events fairs.

Skills

Customer Experience

Organisation

Communication

Job description

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We're on the lookout for an Executive to join the people behind the smile at The Barnsley Metrodome!

Click here to view the Job Profile and find out about building a career at BPL.

We could throw you straight into the deep end (literally, we have a Waterpark!), but that's not how we do things at BPL.

Instead, you'll join us as an Events Executive, predominantly overseeing all enquiries and bookings for our events and functions - but you'll also play an active role in the planning, execution, and delivery of events to ensure every guest has a feel-good experience and we'll support you with training and development to build your skills throughout.

As an Events Executive at BPL, no two days are the same! You'll be the go-to person for turning plans into reality-responding to enquiries, negotiating bookings, and guiding customers through site visits. You'll keep everything running smoothly by coordinating suppliers, managing staff, and ensuring all teams are in the loop. From making sure the bar's stocked and the lights are twinkling to handling things on the day, you'll be at the heart of the action. You'll also promote our venues at wedding and events fairs, build strong relationships with clients and entertainers, and bring new ideas to the team. If you love a good celebration and are well organised this could be your perfect role!

We have so much happening across our sites, this means that as a team member you'll get the opportunity to upskill yourself and build an exciting career in leisure, you'll get the opportunity to work in;

• Aquatics
• Fitness
• Marketing
• HR

What's in it for you?

• Free membership at all BPL sites (yes, including access to the Waterpark!)
• Free parking
• Discounts on our products and services
• A feel-good and fun place to work
• A framework for career progression that increases your pay as you learn and develop

What we're looking for:

• Someone who loves helping people feel good and delivers great customer experiences
• A team player with great energy, who thrives on organisation and communication
• Someone with an eye for detail who's confident handling enquiries and supporting on-the-day delivery

If this sounds like you, apply today and join the people behind the smile!

At BPL, everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and all our team members feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are committed to inclusivity, and if you need any adjustments to support you in the recruitment process, we're happy to help.

40 Hours per week - Working pattern will be negotiated though they will include weekdays, evenings an weekends to suit the needs of the position.

Closing Date: 09.00am, 23rd May 2025

Interview Date: TBC

N.B. BPL reserves the right to close for applications earlier than the advertised closing date

Due to the high volume of applications BPL receives, we are unable to send acknowledgement letters to each applicant. Therefore, if you have not received any correspondence by 1st June 2025 you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.