Job Description

Micklefield Hall is a private, family run estate and event venue with over 26 years experience in running luxury weddings and events.

We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, able to use their initiative and can demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude and a passion for weddings and events. You will work alongside a small team and manage a range of weddings primarily through the summer season whilst preparing the venue for weddings, liaising with, and showing round prospective couples.

The ideal candidate would have excellent time management skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and able to pay close attention to detail to ensure the events are a success.

Key Responsibilities:

Office based:

Responding to wedding enquiries

Liaising with couples and suppliers

Conducting viewings for prospective couples and running through the brochure

Hosting final meetings with confirmed couples prior to their wedding day

Weekly drinks stock check

Weekly drinks order

Preparing the venue for weddings; ordering supplies, venue and bedroom checks

Staff scheduling for events via Bright HR

Running social media accounts - creating content and using the platforms for sales pitch

Preparing the ceremony area and the Great Barn

Liaising with the bride, groom and bridal party

Liaising and co-ordinating suppliers

On the event day

Managing and ensuring the smooth execution of the wedding day.

Ensuring the wedding day runs to time

Managing the team of staff for that event day

Managing the evening bar - stocking the bar, serving drinks to clients and ensuring friendly and professional service

Close-down at the end of the event

Tallying drinks/customer invoices

Other ad hoc tasks

Desirable attributes:

Confident and friendly manner

Comfortable speaking on the phone to clients enquiring about weddings/events

Excellent time management

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Highly organised

Detail orientated

Keep calm under pressure

Leadership skills

Use initiative to solve problems

Required skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A- levels/T Level/ Apprenticeship or equivalent. GCSES in Maths and English required.

Right to work in the UK.

office based: this is a client facing role

Strong work ethic with the ability to work unsupervised

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 would be useful.

Driving licence due to rural location and limited public transport options.

Please note this role has physical aspects such as carrying chairs and moving cases of wine.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person