About Us
Located in the heart of the South Downs countryside, The Hampshire Hog is a charming boutique hotel, pub, and restaurant known for delivering warm hospitality, memorable dining experiences, and beautifully organised events.
We host a wide range of special occasions, with a strong focus on life events such as weddings, celebrations of life, anniversaries, private parties, and milestone birthdays. Our team prides itself on creating personal and memorable experiences for every guest.
The Role
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Sales & Events Coordinator to support our Events Manager in delivering exceptional events while helping to grow our events business.
This role will play a key part in coordinating and selling life events, particularly weddings, ensuring every detail is managed from the initial enquiry through to the event day.
You will be the first point of contact for many clients, guiding them through their event journey and ensuring their experience with The Hampshire Hog is seamless and memorable.
Key Responsibilities
Event Sales & Enquiries
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Respond to wedding and event enquiries via email, phone, and online platforms.
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Conduct venue show-rounds for prospective clients.
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Prepare event proposals, quotes, and contracts.
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Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
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Maintain accurate records within the events diary and booking system.
Event Coordination
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Support the Events Manager in planning and coordinating weddings and private events.
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Assist clients with planning details including catering, room layouts, timelines, and special requests.
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Liaise with suppliers such as florists, photographers, entertainment, and decorators.
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Prepare detailed event function sheets and operational briefs for the team.
Wedding & Life Event Focus
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Support couples throughout their wedding planning journey.
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Coordinate wedding logistics including ceremony setup, receptions, and guest accommodation.
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Ensure personal milestones such as anniversaries, celebrations of life, and private celebrations are handled with care and professionalism.
Operational Support
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Work closely with the kitchen, bar, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth event delivery.
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Assist with event setup and on-the-day coordination when required.
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Ensure exceptional guest experience before, during, and after events.
Sales & Business Development
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Help promote weddings and private events at the venue.
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Support the Events Manager in achieving event sales targets.
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Assist with marketing initiatives, wedding fairs, and promotional activities.
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience in events, hospitality, or wedding coordination preferred.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple enquiries and events simultaneously.
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A passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
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Confident in sales conversations and client relationship building.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and booking systems.
Personal Attributes
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Friendly, professional, and enthusiastic.
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Calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
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Passionate about weddings, celebrations, and hospitality.
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Flexible to work evenings and weekends when required for events.
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work in a beautiful countryside venue.
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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The chance to be part of meaningful life celebrations and memorable weddings.
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Staff discounts across food, drink, and accommodation.
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Opportunities for growth within the hospitality and events sector.
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A traditional pub renowned for its food and outside space, The Hampshire Hog also provides 20 great guest rooms. The pub maintains a warm, friendly atmosphere and has won awards for its high standards of service.
What we
can offer you:
* An
exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career
paths across our pubs and hotels.
* Supportive
environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting
atmosphere where everyone is valued.
* Continuous
growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and
professional growth.
* 25%
discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your
friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and
40% after five years.
* A fair
share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
* Discounted
hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
* Access
to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at
100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and
much more.
* Healthcare
Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service
and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
* Full
induction and training
* The
option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream.
This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.