Wedding & Events Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Weddings & Event Co-ordinator to help plan and execute all aspects of our weddings and events business, from the initial meeting with our clients to helping create unforgettable memories. Working within a tight-knit team, you will communicate with clients, respond to enquiries, conduct site visits and secure new weddings and events bookings.

**Responsibilities**
- Maximise all wedding & event sales in order to achieve targets.
- Respond to all enquiries in a timely, confident and professional manner.
- Keep a record of all enquiries, show rounds and sales on a weekly basis.
- Be a point of contact, responding to enquiries, conducting site visits and securing new bookings.
- Assist with the completion of Function Sheets/Packs.
- Plan and communicate effectively throughout the whole process up until the day of the event and to ensure that a smooth handover is delivered to the operations team with accurate function sheets.
- Support the team with the execution of the sales and marketing plan.
- Support with planning and attending Wedding Fayres, Wedding Open Days, trade shows etc.

**Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
- Previous experience as a Weddings / Events Coordinator desirable_._
- Passionate about delivering the highest standards of customer care.
- Smart personal presentation and polite and friendly manner.
- Exceptional telephone manner
- Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

**About us**:
**OLD THORNS HOTEL & RESORT** is based in Liphook, GU30 7PE. Our mission is to be the best 4 star resort in Hampshire and to be an employer of choice for our team. Our values are **Team work, Respect, Improve, Pride** and we offer a **fun and friendly, modern environment **to work in collectively. The hotel is easily accessible from the A3, and only 20-30 minutes from Guildford and Portsmouth. We offer a wide range of accommodation, conference & function facilities, health club, spa, restaurants & bars, and a championship golf course.

Our work environment includes:

- Countryside setting
- Meal provided whilst on shift
- Growth and learning opportunities
- Company perks - discounts in retail outlets and health club membership
- Employee recognition and long service awards

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- When is the best time to contact you if we would like to discuss the position further?
- What salary are you expecting?
- Are you able to commute to Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7PE for this work?

**Experience**:

- Wedding/ Event Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person