Events Co-ordinator

Job title: Events Co-ordinator Start Date: February 2023 Onwards

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Wage: £22,000 to £23,000 DOE

Hours: 44 Hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday

Successful applicants should include a thorough cover letter, outlining why they are a good fit for this job role. Interviews will take place February 2023 onwards.

About Us:

Mulberry Catering Co is a fresh new catering company dishing-up food bursting with flavour and service dripping with charisma. An ambitious company with an appetite for quick growth within the events and hospitality sector.

Description:

We are looking for a confident Events Co-ordinator with common sense, charisma and some experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a junior events role in a fast growing company.

You will spend 3 or 4 days per week in the office, and here your responsibilities will include:

- Handling inbound emails and phone calls

- Liaising with prospective clients, and providing quotes and invoices as required

- Liaising with venues and suppliers

- Arranging and attending meetings with prospective and current clients.

- Event planning

- Copyrighting and proofreading for blog posts, website, social media, brochures and other marketing material

- Arranging Front of House staff for upcoming events

Approximately, 1 or 2 days per week will be spent at events, most commonly weddings. Here we will need somebody who can:

- Manage the Wait Team and ensure an efficient service

- Liaise with the chefs during service

- Interact with clients, guests and suppliers

- Pitch in with whatever is required. This may include waiting tables and washing dishes.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Adaptability and decision making skills

- Attention to detail

- A morale boosting attitude and ability to work well within a team

- The ability to think quickly, work in a stressful environment and to stay calm in a crisis

- Passion for great food and charismatic customer service.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following experience:

- Experience of working at events and / or weddings, and the challenges that the industry can present

- Experience of working in an office environment

- Copyrighting and proofreading to a high standard

- A confident and friendly telephone manner

- Leadership skills and the ability to manage a happy team

- A full driving license as you will be required to drive company vehicles, including vans (no prior experience of van driving is necessary).

Due to the large amount of applications we receive, regretfully we cannot reply to everyone.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Event Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Events Co-ordinator