Wedding & Events Manager

De Vere Ltd.; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium hotel and event venue in East Horsley is seeking a Wedding & Events Manager to oversee around 70 weddings annually, ensuring each is memorable. You will manage events, support the restaurant team, and foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues. The role offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 plus a bonus incentive scheme, generous benefits including holiday, wellness support, and career growth opportunities. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Bonus Incentive Scheme

Free meals on duty

Complimentary Leisure Club access

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

31 days holiday annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience running weddings and events at a supervisory level.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage around 70 weddings each year and ensure memorable events.
• Support on-site restaurant team to deliver consistent standards.
• Assist in corporate functions and private events.

Skills

Event management experience

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Personal Licence (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland. Our team at Horsley Estate hold regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Wedding & Events Manager

Does being at the heart of a busy wedding or event give you that “this is why I love my job” feeling? Join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey as a Wedding & Events Manager and you'll play a key role in around 70 weddings each year - making sure every special day is truly memorable.

In return this role offers a salary of £30-35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits and career development training opportunities with De Vere.

Supported by an Assistant Manager, two permanent colleagues and a number of flexible events assistants you'll look after all of our weddings plus a mix of corporate functions and private events, such as baby showers and special birthday parties.

Alongside events, you’ll also support our on-site buffet restaurant team, guiding them to deliver consistent standards, efficient service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

Your skills & experience

• You have experience running weddings and events, ideally at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level
• You are organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills making it easy for you to ensure events run smoothly and to engage and motivate the team
• You are able to build positive relationships with couples, guests, and colleagues alike
• You are either a Personal Licence holder or are willing to attend this company funded Nationally recognised training course to aid your development

Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Wedding & Events Manager.

• £30,000 - £35,000 per year
• Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.