Events Administrator

As Events Administrator, you will supporting an integral part of a highly successful and innovative company renowned for its passion for food and commitment to delivering exceptional service. You will play a key support role in organising events ranging from weddings and private parties to corporate events and a pop-up restaurant. Based in a beautiful rural, luxury high-end location just outside Banbury the role is permanent, full-time, with a salary of between £28,000 to £30,000 DOE. The company is dedicated to fostering growth and development, providing training and progression opportunities and become part of a team that is as invested in your success while creating unforgettable experiences for their clients.

Purpose of the role:

Supporting the Office Manager and Events team you will be carrying out varied administration activities to support the core of the business.

Key Accountabilities for the Events Administrator:

• Dealing with new enquiries, new bookings, existing communications and event planning administration
• Liaising with clients on a daily basis
• Support with administration for events across the business
• Assisting with the sales process, giving all enquiries prompt attention and time
• Manage administrative processes with a keen eye for detail, ensuring consistent quality of customer care, prioritisation, and time management.
• Ensure all events admin planned and delivered to company standard
• Contributing to the creation of menu proposals
• Ensure all sales collateral is up to date re pricing, content and document presentation
• Organise client tasting sessions
• Liaising with all departments with planning, administration and deliver of events
• Updating and maintaining CRM database
• Supporting with management of client finances, collaborating with the accounts team to adhere to all financial procedures
• Proficiently use company platforms, including Microsoft Office, Project Management tools, and industry-specific software
• Checking all final event paperwork, making adjustments if necessary for all supplies for upcoming events
• Participate in customer visits, events, and marketing activities

Key Skills Required for the Events Administrator:

• Strong organised administration experience
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in working with bespoke CRM systems and online platforms
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive approach, ability to use initiative and take ownership of a task
• Confident communicator with high levels of customer care
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external teams
• Adaptable in a changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Own transport due to remote location

What's in it for you?

• A salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 DOE
• Working Monday to Friday (occasional out of office activities - calls and in person)
• Meals on duty
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Creative input, opportunities to grown learn and progress
• Matched voluntary additional pension contributions (capped)
• Death in service
• Paid for Company events
• Opportunity to join company healthcare scheme
• Health & wellbeing at work - opportunity to join paid for online fitness training group.
• 2 Volunteer Days a year