Event & Wedding Coordinator
New World Hospitality
Milton Keynes, GB
The Woughton House Hotel is a historic Georgian manor, dating back to 1813 and modernised in 1845 by Colonel Levi. Nestled within 95 acres of picturesque parkland in Woughton-on-the-Green, the hotel offers a tranquil and elegant setting with panoramic views of the Ouzel Valley Park. Its charming medieval backdrop, featuring a rose-covered arch, vintage birdcage, and tree swing, provides stunning photo opportunities and a unique atmosphere for guests and celebrations. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Event and wedding Coordinator role located in Milton Keynes at The Woughton House Hotel. The Coordinator will be responsible for planning and managing events and weddings, providing exceptional customer service, and communicating effectively with clients and vendors. The ideal candidate is versatile, adaptable, motivated, and outgoing, with excellent client and team interaction skills. Sales experience is essential. Main Duties: Inquiries: Quickly and efficiently handle incoming sales inquiries (phone/email), and prepare brochures/emails. Sales: Follow up on inquiries, prepare proposals, conduct client show-rounds, contract bookings, and liaise with accounts for invoices/payment schedules. Proactively promote our facilities to new/existing clients via website/social media. Respond to/coordinate internal meeting requests. Assist in implementing sales strategies (set by the General Manager to encourage repeat business and upselling. Event Coordination: Produce comprehensive function sheets and manage events by briefing security/staff, attending to client needs, and ensuring timely/professional execution of the running order. Administration: Log inquiries on events software, file proposals correctly, liaise with team members, network with clients/families for repeat business, and contribute to/promote marketing initiatives.