Job Description

Company Description

The Barbican is one of London\'s most iconic buildings in the heart of the City and an incredible backdrop for all types of events, from meetings to elaborate weddings.

If you are lookin for a unique venue away from the hustle and bustle of the City, the Barbican Observatory provides a botanical oasis famous for its cascading plants, high glass roof and tranquil fish pools making it a wonderful space to entertain guests.

Searcys is steeped in rich heritage and is passionate about its people, therefore offers industry leading benefits which include:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Discount on overnight stays in London
• 30 days annual leave
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Meal provided on every shift
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Access to online GP and medical benefits
• Employee assistance programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Enrolment into the Searcys Champagne School
• Development opportunities, including Apprenticeship schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer and give back to a charity of your choice

Salary: Up to \xc2\xa335,000



Searcys are looking to grow their team at the Barbican Arts Centre and are currently looking for a motivated Wedding and Social Events Manager.

As Wedding and Social Events Manager, you will be responsible to sell, plan and support on the day for all weddings and social events. This is a client facing role that works closely with the relevant teams to ensure all package and service offerings are engaging and demanded from new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• To receive incoming enquiries and convert them into confirmed events.
• To plan events, ensuring all details are captured and agreed by the client.
• To attend the event to ensure all client expectations are delivered.
• To prepare proposals, pitches and RFPs.
• To proactively manage the event diary.
• To ensure all sales procedures and administration correspondence duties are up to dat and completed in a timely fashion.
• To meet with prospective clients and show them round the venue facilities.
• To help build the venue proactive strategies, venue representations, entertainment and promotional activities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years\' of experience of wedding planning
• Front of House, Operational experience
• Passion for the events and hospitality industry
• Excellent industry knowledge (including venues, set ups, client needs and catering)
• Meticulous administration, coordination and prioritisation skills
• Proactive and excellent time management
• English Language - Fluent or Bilingual

Additional Information

Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain, and this year has celebrated an inspirational 175th year anniversary. We have been fortunate to be acknowledged by the industry and won Events Caterer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Cateys.

Our success is down to the investment we make in developing our people to ensure they can be the best they can. Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people in the industry.

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