Events Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced Events Operations leader with 2-3 years working hands on in an events, conference, wedding, banquet and meeting venue?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a family values led business in a close knit team who prioritise both your well being and the environment?

Would you like to work in a busy business executing all events as a ‘doer’ but also offering leadership to a small team who also donate the profit to charity?

This exceptional award wining venue holds up to 500 functions a year across a wide variety including corporate conferences, weddings, exhibitions, meetings, banquets/private dining and large events.

What you will be doing:

• Manage events in accordance with client`s requirements
• Work with and supervise casual staff and events team ensuring the highest quality of customer service
• Responsible for all set up activities of all function areas in and around the venue
• Play an active role in moving event furniture according to client’s requirements.
• Assist events team to ensure all legal and company policies are followed at all times (COSHH, Health and Safety, and Fire)
• Lead events team to carry out monthly audits.

Ideal Experience and Skills:

• Warm and caring personality
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guests needs, being professional and welcoming
• Previous service experience is an asset
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Highly responsible and reliable
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Your Team and Working Environment

This exceptional role offers career opportunities for the future, a fun environment with a 40 hour week over 5 days enabling personal planning for a healthy work/ life balance.

Benefits include

• 35 days holidays (inc Bank Holidays)
• 15% discount in our onsite award-winning Farm shop Fodder
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Monthly perks and frequent staff social events
• Pension – 6% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution