AddressThe Job: The Northorpe Barn is a beautiful 17th Century barn hosting Weddings and Events throughout the year. Weddings are the most important part of our business and bring in much needed revenue to our partner charity. We are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic, passionate & experienced co-ordinator to join the existing team and help us with our growing business.
Tasks: You will be responsible for events of up to 130 guests. Duties will include:-
- Handling and managing inbound wedding enquiries, face to face and on-line
- Converting enquiries into confirmed bookings, enhancing barn opportunities and sales & revenue
- Planning and implementation of events, producing detailed plans, staff rota’s and order of the day details to suppliers and 3rd parties
- Setting up and breaking down the barn in line with the event requirements (includes lifting furniture in and out of storage and laying tables etc)
- Co-ordinating every last detail, working with the couple, the guests, suppliers and all areas involved to deliver the perfect day for everyone involved
- Being the key point of contact throughout the event including being in charge on the day
- Master of Ceremony duties (if required)
- Some basic food preparation
- Maintaining and managing relationships with all suppliers, casual staff, 3rd parties & Northorpe Hall staff
- Budgeting tasks including finalising & issuing invoices
- Key holder responsibility, opening and closing the barn, following standard procedures
- Assessing the success of an event and highlighting areas for improvement
- Providing support and expertise at other events run by Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust**
You will have:
- Experience in a similar role with a background in planning & managing events
- A background in customer service
- Passion and enthusiasm
- Excellent decisions making skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- A ‘can do’ attitude, willing to get involved in all areas of organising and managing an event
- An outgoing, engaging & positive personality
Much of the role is practical and physically demanding, applicants will need to physically be able to move furniture and take part in food service.
**The Northorpe Barn is part of Northorpe Hall Child Family Trust. All proceeds from the events that we hold are fed directly into the charity to support the mental health and well being of local children. and their families. Part of the role will also include supporting any meetings and events held in the barn during the week for external companies or staff events.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £23,223.00 per year
Expected hours: 18 – 22 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
