Position: Full-time (40 hours per week, includes some weekends and occasional evenings)
Grittleton House is a stunning, family‑run wedding and events venue nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. We are thrilled to be expanding our small, friendly, and dedicated team with the addition of a Senior Weddings & Events Coordinator.
We are seeking a passionate, detail‑driven Senior Wedding & Events Coordinator with strong sales skills and a deep love for hospitality, where you will play a key role in creating unforgettable experiences for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team that values individual creativity, autonomy and innovation. The successful candidate must be self‑motivated, calm under pressure, thrive in a varied role and be able to work in a small team.
What You’ll Do
* Respond promptly to all sales enquiries via phone, email, and online platforms
* Showcase our venue by conducting viewings with prospective clients
* Build relationships with potential customers, planners, agencies and convert enquiries into bookings
* Proven sales experience with a proactive approach to securing bookings, increasing conversions, and upselling venue services to maximize revenue and attract more weddings and events
* Maintain accurate records and track enquiries using a CRM system
* Collect and manage client feedback and reviews
Event Management (Planning & Execution)
* Take ownership of weddings, private events, and corporate functions from initial enquiry through to final planning
* Act as the main point of contact for couples and clients, managing all planning and coordination
* Prepare key event documents, including event function sheets, table plans, rooming lists, and invoices
* Co-ordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure all elements are in place ahead of the event
* On the day, support the couple and ensure all plans are in place, working alongside the Grittleton House Events Team who will deliver the event
* Plan and coordinate marketing events such as Open Days and Taster Evenings
Additional Responsibilities
This role requires flexibility, as you may be required to take on various ad hoc duties to support the smooth running of the venue and events.
Due to the venue's location own transport is essential.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in weddings and events and a strong background in sales and hospitality preferred (at least 1 year)
* A confident and friendly personality with excellent people skills
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and self‑motivated.
* Proven sales experience with a proactive approach to securing bookings
* Strong computer skills with experience of MS Office and Excel, previous experience of using a CRM system to manage client enquiries and bookings would be useful
* A team player with a passion for delivering exceptional service
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
* Ability to work independently, manage your own day and diary, and make responsible decisions on behalf of the couple/client and the company
Working Hours
This role typically includes working weekends (particularly Saturdays), along with occasional evenings and bank holidays, shared on a rota basis across the team.
* Other events (parties, corporate, PR): Shift patterns may vary
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Social events
* 28 days holiday
* Discounted events
* Bonus
If you're enthusiastic about creating exceptional events, have strong sales and customer service skills, and want to work in a supportive, family‑run environment where your ideas are valued,we’d love to hear from you!
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