De Vere Tortworth Court
De Vere Tortworth Court is a hotel that definitely has the WOW factor: a magnificent Grade II listed mansion house in South Gloucestershire, complete with sweeping drive entrance, Victorian arboretum and 30 acres of grounds making it a truly unique place to work. There are 201 bedrooms and suites, 14 meeting and event spaces including the Orangery, 2 Food & Beverage outlets, a seasonal outdoor Tipi and a Leisure Club & Spa offering treatments.
Your commute: we're just a short way from J14 of the M5 and commutable by car from both Bristol and Gloucester.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator
Are you looking to pursue a career in weddings and event planning?
De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton-under-Edge has an exciting opportunity for a Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator to join our office-based team.
As a Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for responding to wedding and event enquiries, helping to convert them into confirmed bookings. You will liaise closely with couples, external clients, and colleagues across the hotel to ensure every event is set up for success.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, on a rota basis between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends to support key events and show rounds.
What we look for in a Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator:
- A keen interest in weddings and events, with either operational events/event planning or hospitality experience, or a relevant events qualification
- Confident and professional communication skills, both via telephone and email
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries at once
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences for our couples and clients
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator.
- £29,000 per year + Sales Bonuses + Monthly Service Charge of approx £100
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.