Event Coordinator - Peterborough, United Kingdom - The White Horse Pub

The White Horse Pub

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Thetford Farm Barn - Event Coordinator - Job Description

Immediate start

Permanent Full Time Position.

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm with some weekend working.

We are looking to recruit a full-time Weddings and Events Coordinator.

39 hours flexi, including some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

The business

FRS Farming is part of the Thetford Farm Estate, situated in Baston, South Lincolnshire, owners of an arable farm, The White Horse pub in Baston, The Dutch Barn office spaces and Thetford Farm Barn wedding venue.

The new luxury wedding barn launched in June 2023 and aims to attract couples from far and wide to the peaceful surroundings.

Our innovative company is growing rapidly and as a result we are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity for an efficient Event Coordinator to support with the planning and scheduling of the Thetford Farm Barn wedding and events business.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Organise and communicate with the team and couples regarding upcoming events, show round appointments and wedding viewings
Responsible for the documentation for the wedding couples
Producing quotations and invoices for each event, and ensuring that payments are received in a timely manner and according to company procedures
Supporting and coordinating external suppliers and contractors
Responsible for the operational delivery of the wedding day from start to finish, according to the detailed planning of the day
Showing prospecting clients around the venue and organising initial meetings

What we are looking for:

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Positive personality with a 'can-do' attitude. Passionate about events, people, and providing outstanding customer service. You will have at least 2 years of relevant experience gained in a similar role within high-end venues.

You will have high standards & genuinely want to make guests smile by delivering a faultless event.
Strong organisational skills with attention to the smallest detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a passion for running bespoke weddings in a beautiful & unique venue
Knowledge of the wedding & hospitality industry would be ideal.
As a small team someone who is happy being "hands on" with a flexibility in your working week to ensure a positive guest experience.
Excellent communication skills and attention to details are key aspects of this role
Time management and organisation skills
You will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
You will be extremely accurate and methodical
Experience in Capsule (or similar) booking system will be an advantage.

What we offer: