Location
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Post title: Events Coordinator
Hours: 1929.29 Annualised hours contract – flexible based on 37 hours per week Sunday to Saturday (will include weekend and evening work)
Salary: £23,344.42 - £24,616
Location: Brooksby
The SMB Group is a highly successful FE college, formed through the merger of Stephenson College and Brooksby Melton College. We are an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and talented professional to join our events team working at our beautiful 850-acre Brooksby Hall. We are passionate about exceeding our client’s expectations whether it is for a wedding, private party or a corporate occasion.
We are seeking a passionate and vibrant Events Coordinator to join a small team offering a highly professional and personal service for all events and functions. You will oversee the whole sales process from initial enquiry, to selling the venues via show rounds, converting into a confirmed booking and a detailed plan from start to finish.
Your ability in making our clients feel welcome is essential as is your management of the event and being on hand to assist the clients on their needs.
You will need excellent communication, organisation and time management skills with an eye for detail and the ability to use your own initiative. You will have a hands-on approach, disciplined with a right first time work ethic and be able to work autonomously. You will ideally have experience of working in the hospitality industry, with operational experience in the successful execution of events.
You will demonstrate an ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive, can-do attitude, being customer focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of guest service.
You will be working weekends and evenings when required along with peak periods.
You must also be fully IT literate, be able to have advance skills on Microsoft office and be able to work social media effectively and professionally and some experience in Marketing would be beneficial.
Applicants will need their own transport to travel to Brooksby Hall.
If you think you have the qualities, experience and character to work with us – we’d love to hear from you!
You will require a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject and, although not essential, will ideally possess customer care and first aid qualifications.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. You will have a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas and embedding new technologies into the learning environment.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
• Career Average Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Onsite free parking at all campuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Onsite gym at Brooksby
To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.
Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the roles, the working environment and progression opportunities please email Lee Chapman
[email protected], recruiting manager.
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at The SMB Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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£23.34k - £24.62k per annum
