Senior Events Planner

hireful; Molesey; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Senior Events Planner for Hampton Court Palace to enhance and promote its reputation as a premier venue. You will be responsible for managing and delivering client expectations, overseeing the planning process, and ensuring flawless execution of various events. Ideal candidates have proven experience in event planning, exceptional communication skills, and the flexibility to work during evenings and weekends. The role includes benefits such as hybrid working and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Generous Employers Pension Contributions

Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses

Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance

Family friendly policies and benefits

Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the Events and Operations Manager in maximizing the commercial potential of Hampton Court Palace.
• Deliver consistent five-star service managing client expectations.
• Provide faultless support and facilities to clients and guests.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

IT skills

Job description

Senior Events Planner - Hampton Court Palace

Our client are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. 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.

Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace
Status: Established/Permanent
Salary: £41,461 pa pro rata
Days/Hours of work: Full Time (36 hours per week including evenings and weekends as and when the events schedule requires it)

About the role and about you

From weddings to corporate parties and charity galas, they need a Senior Events Planner to support the Events and Operations Manager and the wider Events team to maximise the commercial potential of Hampton Court Palace.

Applicants should deliver consistent five-star service, managing and delivering client’s expectations to ensure flawless coordination and execution of all events. You should be a strong leader who demonstrates a high level of customer service.

Reporting into their Events Manager, this role is about communication as much as organisation. You will work to continually enhance and promote the reputation of them as a world class portfolio of event venues by providing event organisers, clients and guests with faultless support and facilities.

You’ll guide your portfolio of internal and external clients and suppliers through every aspect of the event planning process. Whether you’re 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 and a quick learner 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 stake holders. Someone who can work well in a team environment, you’ll also have excellent IT, communication, and interpersonal skills.
You’ll have proven experience of selling a venue and running events on an operational level. In-depth knowledge of the industry is essential and any knowledge of working within a heritage setting will stand you in good stead.

Finally, you must be prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as and when the events schedule requires it.

Benefits include:

• 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

Please find further information in the attached job profile/person spec.

Closing date: 19th January 2026
Teams screening: 26th/28th January 2026
Interviews: 5th/6th February 2026

You may also have experience in the following: Events Coordinator, Hospitality, Events Co-ordinator, Conference Manager, Events Assistant, Conference Producer, PR, Public Relations, Events Manager, Sales, Business Development Events Organiser, Events Assistant, Events Manager, Events Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Events Management, etc

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