Wedding & Events Co ordinator

About us

Wickham Estate is a small independent business in Southampton. We are professional, agile, innovative, and our goal is to provide a first class service to ensure each and every event is planned and executed to the highest of standards.

An exciting position has become available for someone who is committed to offering the highest of standards of service to our clients. The role is primarily office-based with weddings taking place on the weekends which you will be required to conduct. Your main responsibility will be the pre-wedding planning as well as on-the-day management of weddings, as well as assisting the team with other event enquiries. Your daily duties will include responding to enquiries, preparing proposals for clients, carrying out show-rounds, co-ordinating final details with clients, and working closely with the operational team to ensure smooth delivery of events on the day.

As a Wedding Coordinator, you should have a warm, personable nature, a can-do attitude, and an exceptional eye for detail. You will be confident, enjoy client relationship building, and have clear planning and organisational skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge and experience in weddings and event management (Min of 1 year)
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent motivational skills.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Excellent social skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A creative and imaginative flair.
• A requirement to be flexible.
• Someone who wants to build a career around events.

Along with the annual salary, there is also an annual bonus available as well as quarterly commission on sales made.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£23,000.00-£26,500.00 per year depending on age

Additional pay

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay (no cap)
• Yearly bonus

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Weekend availability

Experience

• Event Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location

In person