Wedding & Events Manager - East Horsley

De Vere; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in the UK seeks a Wedding & Events Manager to oversee around 70 weddings annually and support various corporate functions. In this role, you'll ensure events run smoothly, manage a supportive team, and guide the restaurant staff for consistent high service quality. Candidates should have experience in event management, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster guest relationships. This position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including leisure access and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus Incentive Scheme

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club

Extra paid day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

50% discount on Food & Beverage

31 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing platform

Monthly recognition programme

Regular team appreciation events

Company Life Assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Experience at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level is preferred.
• Ability to engage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in making around 70 weddings memorable.
• Support the buffet restaurant team to deliver efficient service.
• Look after various corporate functions and private events.

Skills

Experience running weddings and events

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Personal Licence holder or willingness for training

Job description

Wedding & Events Manager - East Horsley

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.

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.

Qualifications and 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 willing to attend a company‑funded nationally recognised training course to aid your development.

Pay & Benefits

• £30,000 – 35,000 per year.
• Bonus Incentive Scheme – opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance.
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities.
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 “love to shop” voucher.
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long‑service milestones.
• Exclusive perks: 50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties and a 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days).
• Hundreds of discounts on retail, travel and leisure activities via the Exclusively Yours Benefits portal.
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Financial wellbeing platform: Wagestream – instant access to pay when you need it.
• Monthly colleague recognition programme – You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Company Life Assurance scheme – extra peace of mind for your loved ones.

About De Vere Horsley Estate

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 holds regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and a badminton club.

Join our team

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.