Wakehurst Event Coordinator: Weddings & Corporate

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; East Grinstead, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Discount gym

Pension

Employee discounts

Free entry to museums

Job summary

Wakehurst, the wild botanic garden at Kew, seeks an Event Coordinator to lead the weddings, corporate events and private venue hire portfolio. You’ll oversee enquiries through delivery, conduct show-rounds, manage client relationships and coordinate logistics with internal teams and external suppliers.

You’ll be based at Wakehurst with occasional visits to Kew, and regular evening/weekend work to support events. The role offers flexible working options and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in event sales and event delivery.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer journey from enquiry to delivery.
• Conduct venue show-rounds and secure bookings.
• Coordinate event logistics with colleagues and suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests to deliver memorable events.
• Support collaboration across Wakehurst and Kew Gardens teams.

Skills

Event sales

Event delivery

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Relationship building

Multitasking

Job description

Wakehurst, the wild botanic garden at Kew, seeks an Event Coordinator to lead the weddings, corporate events and private venue hire portfolio. You’ll oversee enquiries through delivery, conduct show-rounds, manage client relationships and coordinate logistics with internal teams and external suppliers.

You’ll be based at Wakehurst with occasional visits to Kew, and regular evening/weekend work to support events. The role offers flexible working options and a strong benefits package.