Wedding and Events Coordinator

The Barnsdale; Oakham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted restaurant & hotel rates

Wagestream access

28 days holiday + birthday off

Referral bonus up to £300

Complimentary team meals

Long service awards

Training and apprenticeship pathways

Group career mobility

Job summary

The Barnsdale in Rutland is seeking a dedicated Wedding & Events Coordinator to join our Sales team. You will support the Wedding & Sales Manager and work closely with the General Manager and Group Director of Sales to deliver exceptional events.

We offer a competitive starting salary or hourly rate, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development within our group, including access to training and apprenticeships up to Level 4.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating weddings and corporate events.
• Excellent attention to detail and service excellence.
• Ability to manage contracts and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in growing the wedding sales business.
• Ensure high quality service on time and to budget for each event.
• Liaise with third party suppliers and build strong working relationships.
• Act as a brand ambassador for The Barnsdale in all customer interactions.
• Understand competitor landscape and position within the market.

Skills

Wedding & Events Coordination

Client Liaison

Budget & Scheduling

Vendor Management

Job description

We are looking for an awesome Wedding &Events Coordinator to join our Sales team at The Barnsdale, Rutland.

Our 46-bedroom hotel overlooks the beautiful Rutland landscape with a picturesque courtyard, with a kitchen brigade providing fine dining using many ingredients sourced from the wealth of fine produce found in the locality. Encircled by idyllic surroundings on the north shore of Rutland Water, the hotel is a tranquil rural haven, close to the charming market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.

The ideal candidate will be a warm, friendly professional who shares a passion for service excellence, has an eye for detail and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. This role will support the Wedding & Sales Manager at The Barnsdale, whilst working in a close partnership with our General Manager and Group Director of Sales.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

In a nutshell, you will:

• Support our Sales Manager in growing our business profitably reactively, with a focus on wedding sales.
• Have a good understanding of our competitor set, and where we sit within the market.
• Easily adaptable and eager to learn about leisure events, including weddings, private dining room, and social bookings.
• Ensure high quality service, on time and to budget by managing weddings and events to enable us to fulfil our contracted promises to clients and guests consistently.
• Liase and build partnerships with our third party suppliers and ensure a strong working relationship with each of them.
• Act as a brand ambassador for The Barnsdale ensuring that a positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!

Compensation: Competitive salary