Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Events Coordinator to join our Events team at Enable.
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits
* 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
* Life Insurance
* Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
* A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
* Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
* Gym Membership
Reports to: Venue & Events Sales Manager
Based: Wandsworth Civic Suite/ Battersea Park Venues
Salary: £29,000-£32,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time/Part Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Working, Office Based
DBS: Basic
Role Overview
The Events Team are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the team who pride themselves in 5 star customer service and going the extra mile for their clients. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work.
This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of weddings and private events across Enable’s venues in Wandsworth, including the Pump House Gallery, Bandstand and Bowling Green in Battersea Park, and Wandsworth Civic Suite.
The position combines operational delivery, client management and sales support. The successful candidate will be hands-on, highly organised and confident leading events onsite, ensuring they are delivered safely, smoothly and to a consistently high standard.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Event Operations & Delivery
* Lead on site operation and delivery of weddings and private events, including supplier coordination, onsite management and post-event administration
* Act as the onsite lead, resolving issues calmly and efficiently
* Supporting the physical set-up and dismantling of events
* Convey detailed event briefs for operational teams and coordinate casual staff
* Ensure all event documentation complies with Event Policy and health & safety requirements
* Supporting the Head of Events and Events Team with the delivery of events produced by Enable
* Maintain high standards across venue presentation, equipment and facilities
Sales & Client Management
* Respond to enquiries, provide availability and prepare quotes
* Conduct site visits and support clients throughout the planning process
* Update internal systems (including Artifax and Asana) accurately
* Support delivery of the venue sales strategy
* Contribute to agreed income targets
* Manage multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining excellent service standards
Administration & Finance
* Manage event budgets and recorded income
* Raise purchase orders and create client invoices
* Liaise with the Finance Team and follow up on outstanding payments
* Carry out additional administrative or projects duties as required by senior management
Health & Safety
* Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to onsite
* Support the safe operational delivery of events
* Ensure venues remain compliant, safe and event-ready
Skills and Experience
* Proven wedding and venue coordination experience with demonstrable end-to-end event management
* Experience managing budgets and financial processes
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously
* Confident working independently and making decisions under pressure
* Professional communication and negotiation skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Competent using Outlook and Microsoft Office
* Willingness to work weekends, early mornings and late nights
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
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