Wedding and Events Specialist

About us

THE OLD MILL is a small business in Reading RG7 4LB. We are fast-paced, creative and rewarding, and our goal is to give couples the best days of their lives .

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Work-from-home days
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours

The Role

This venue is currently looking to recruit a proactive, skilled Wedding and Events Specialist to run and organise their wedding's and Events. Your main responsibilities will include:

· Taking incoming enquiries from potential clients regarding weddings or events at the venue

· Conducting show rounds for potential clients, ensuring all enquiries are followed up on

· Keeping in touch with clients in the run up to the event and conducting final detail meetings

· Support with event set up ensuring a good attention to detail

· Be present on the wedding/event to ensure its smooth running, acting as the point of contact

· Carry out post event calls to all events to ensure client satisfaction

· Advertise and promote the business using social media and website maintenance

· Ordering and wet stock management

.Pre-event set up and preparation of Function rooms

The role will involve flexible working, which includes weekends and evenings to meet the demands of clients and their availability

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a customer focused individual with the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive, can do attitude. You will need excellent organization and time management skills with an eye for detail and the ability to use your own initiative.

Communication skills are key, allowing you to build strong and effective working relationships across the business and to create a rapport with guests.

You will be IT literate and have a solid working knowledge of IT Systems including Windows and Microsoft

Experience in Wedding and Events Operation, organisation

The Package

£26,000 pro rata + fixed bonus per wedding/event booked (up to approx. extra 5k per annuum)

30 hours per week (flexible working hours, 4 out of 7 including weekends and evenings)

23 days holiday including bank holiday

Ability to work flexibly at home and onsite

The Company

The Old Mill is a beautiful rural, riverside wedding venue set in the heart of West Berkshire. With panoramic river views, streams and steeped in traditional charm with its original oak beams, sluices and water wheel The Old Mill is a tranquil riverside setting in 22 acres of countryside, making it one of the most picturesque venues in Royal Berkshire. Standing over the River Kennet the site dates back to the Domesday survey of 1086. The Mill was valued at 20 shillings, the two fisheries 5 shillings each and was held by William the Conqueror. Today the Grade II listed buildings continue to exude their old English character. Whatever season you choose The Old Mill grounds are exquisite.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000 pro rata + bonus for every booking secured

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Events management: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2024
Expected start date: 01/07/2024