Wedding Planner
As a wedding planner at Monkey Island Estate, you will lead the sales and planning of our bespoke weddings.
Responsibilities
* Prepare for and carry out show rounds of the Estate
* Manage and respond to all Wedding enquiries
* Close contracts, achieving annual budgets
* Plan and manage all details in the run–up to the Wedding.
* Liaise with preferred suppliers and contractors
* Update all finer details for the Operations Team
* Work alongside the management team to ensure the day runs smoothly.
Skills
* Passionate, self‑motivated, and customer‑focused
* Sales‑driven and commercially aware
* Operations or Sales experience required within weddings and events in either a hotel or venue.
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* Time management, flexibility, and organisational skills
* Decision‑making, natural problem solver.
The ideal person will have both planning experience as well as hotel sales experience.
Benefits
* Service Charge: Benefit from a share of the service charge, boosting your earnings.
* Incentive Payments: Earn additional payments for exceptional service, recognising your outstanding contributions.
* Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us.
* Generous Holiday Allowance increase with length of service: Start with 5.6 weeks, increasing by one week with 5 years’ service (including bank holidays).
* Recognition Programs: We celebrate positive contributions that align with our company values.
* Career Investment: Grow with our Hospitality Apprentice programmes and career progression plans.
* Learning and Development: Access our Digital Learning platform and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills.
* Financial Wellbeing: Enjoy lifestyle savings and discounts from over 1,200 retailers.
* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Healthcare Package: Take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24‑hour access to a GP.
* Future Planning: Secure your future with our Pension scheme.
* Exclusive YTL Perks: Receive complimentary passes to the Thermae Bath Spa.
Eligibility
Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.
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