WHO WE ARE
Launcells Barton is a family run Wedding & Events venue, offering exclusive use hire to couples from across the UK & and as far and wide as Australia, America and across Europe! Since opening in 2016, we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming and friendly approach to all our couples and even won \"Highly Commended\" at the Wedding Industry Awards in 2022. We are a small team, but every person is integral the smooth running of the venue and you certainly can’t beat the sense of achievement you feel at the end of the day!
\"Working as a wedding coordinator at Launcells Barton has been an incredible journey! From the detailed planning behind the scenes to the running of the wedding day itself, I've felt personally connected to every couple's journey. The venue is stunning, and seeing the love and excitement on couples' faces as their day unfolds is so rewarding. At Launcells Barton, I not only grew professionally but also found a nurturing space for personal development in the role. Working with Lara and Matt and being part of this supportive, family-oriented business has made this job feel more like a passion than just a career. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been part of the team!\"
THE JOB
This job is about creating magical weddings and events that we can feel proud of. But the magic depends on meticulous planning and attention to detail beforehand.
So, the reality is there are two main parts to this role:
-Detailed behind-the-scenes administration, preparation, planning and relationship building
-On the day 'hands on’ wedding & Events co-ordination.
Behind the scenes
* Responding to email enquiries
* Managing the diary
* Organising and hosting visits and showing around prospective couples
* Building and managing great relationships with couples and suppliers
* Ensuring the venue is set up and looking it's best for potential couples.
* Ordering supplies and managing logistics
* Issuing invoices and contracts
* Risk assessments
* Working with the owners to keep developing the range of events that Launcells Barton can offer
On the day
* Smooth running of wedding day - everything from setting up the day before, on the day support and event management, managing the bar & bar staff, to clearing up post event.
* Following agreed processes and procedures to make sure no detail is overlooked
* Problem solving and trouble shooting
* Acting as main point of contact for wedding party and suppliers
* Represent the brand and ensure Launcells Barton always looks at it’s best
* Taking responsibility for the smooth and safe running of the wedding/event
* Making sure health and safety rules are upheld
A BIT ABOUT YOU
There is something magical about being involved in someone’s wedding day and you’ll need to be the sort of person who quickly builds trust and establishes a rapport. Magic aside - there are some tough bits too. On a wedding day we routinely walk more than 20,000 steps and it’s not unusual for us to clean up spillages or help out behind the bar.
Chances are, the ideal candidate will already have plenty of experience in planning, co-ordinating and managing weddings or events, but we will also consider candidates from other high pressure, deadline driven and customer facing environments.
Whatever your background, we’ll need you to have the following skills, outlook and attitude:
Self motivated with a 'can-do’ attitude
Understand the importance of planning and process
Brilliant attention to detail
Organised, resourceful and reliable
Great at building relationships, persuading and influencing
Have bags of initiative and be calm and confident in a crisis
Confident and able to make decisions and make things happen
Have a warm and friendly personality
Energetic and resilient with the ability to say no and manage difficult situations
Flexible and adaptable - happy to roll up sleeves and sort out blockages that are metaphorical or literal!
THE DEAL
This is a permanent job with a working pattern that reflects the business we are in. You’ll be working alternate weekends and the weekends when you are working, there will be some long days. But during the week when there is no wedding or event we can be flexible in the days/times worked and it is certainly possible to do some of the work from home.
You’ll enjoy being part of a family run business based at a stunning venue. No day is the same and there will be a whole variety of tasks to keep you busy. We have exciting plans for our venue and so there is a brilliant opportunity to help shape the future.
Averaging 20 -25 hours a week depending on time of year.
Role can expand to full time for the right person.
Interviews will commence Mid April after all candidates have been considered.
* Accommodation is not included as part of this role.