Entertainment jobs in Consett

Experienced Wedding and Events Coordinator

About us,

Langley Castel Hotel, (4-Silver star Hotel) is recruiting for a Wedding and Events Coordinator.

Salary/Benefits

• A competitive salary - From £27,000 to £28,000 per annum based on experience.
• Gratuity up £2,500
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free meals on duty
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to work in a stunning location

Wedding and Events Coordinator duties to include:

• Oversee the day-to-day business and ensure all processes and brand standards are adhered to, ensuring attention to detail.
• To seek new and incremental wedding and events business for hotel.
• To maintain a sound knowledge of local competitors and new trends within the Weddings and Events Industry.
• Manage the sales and bookings of meetings and events, dealing with enquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients and promoting offers.
• Ensure effective systems for bookings, invoicing and collecting deposits and payments are in place, reviewing and updating processes as required.
• Manage the booking system and record data
• Conduct detailed and organised appointments through management of email inbox and appointment diary.
• Conduct show arounds and manage the viewings of the venue for potential bookings.
• Create detailed function sheets for all functions & events.
• Liaise & build good working relationships with all departments and external suppliers.
• Manage all aspects on the day of the event to successfully deliver the clients requirements.
• Assist in other departments during emergencies or as deemed necessary by the Deputy Manager / General Manager.
• Be aware of company and hotel policies which affect the M & E department.
• Nurture and build relations with current and potential clients, conference agencies and corporate/private supporters.
• Plan and organize marketing events as wedding open house.

This role is to include weekend and evening work.

The ideal candidate Wedding and Events Coordinator candidate will have:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience in event planning, preferably in the wedding industry
• Familiarity with wedding vendors and venues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Desirable capability, that not required:

• Familiarity with Guestline reservation

About our business:

We are a 4 star privately owned Country House Hotel in an authentic 14th century castle and popular wedding venue in North East. Having developed our business for over than Forty years, the hotel has an excellent reputation for quality of service and friendly and welcoming staff.

If you have the right attitude and energy, you will have great opportunities to progress within our business. Our hotel is a place where you can do great things – individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career.

If you are looking for a new role as an experienced Wedding & Events Coordinator apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hexham NE47 5LU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Coordinator: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: W& E Coordinator