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Events Co-ordinator

Employer
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
Location
Woking, Surrey
Salary
£22,000 per annum
Closing date
27 May 2019

Job Details

Events Co-ordinator

Gardens

£22,000 per annum

Wisley, Woking Surrey, GU23 6QB

37.5 hours per week

Any 5 days out of a 7 day period

Wisley is the RHS Flagship Garden, attracting over one million visitors to the century old garden in Surrey, where a new chapter is unfolding with over £40 million being invested into the site. Set against the backdrop of 240 acres of stunning landscaped gardens, the Events Coordinator will assist with booking and delivering a host of exciting and varied private events from weddings, to drinks receptions, product launches, photoshoots and parties. This role will also assist on occasion with the public events programme.

You will use your excellent time management skills to respond promptly to all enquiries, booking and undertaking showrounds for prospective clients and helping to secure new and repeat bookings. Using your impeccable attention to detail, you will keep all event documentation up to date and will be responsible for administrative duties including invoicing. It is important in the role to build strong and lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of private events at Wisley. Using your knowledge of social media, you will help to keep websites and social media channels up to date to increase awareness of RHS Garden Wisley as a venue and ensure the private events continue to support the charitable aims of the Society as a whole. With your proactive approach, you will identify opportunities to maximise revenue, continuing to build on the successes of the previous years and helping the private events at Wisley to grow. The role involves frequent evening and weekend working, and as such demands a hands-on and positive attitude at all times.

To apply please visit our website via the link.

All applications should be received by 5pm on Monday 27th May 2019.

Company

The Royal Horticultural Society is the world’s premier gardening charity, dedicated to promoting the love of gardening and excellence in horticulture. As a charity, the RHS reaches a wide range of audiences by providing information, advice, ideas and inspiration; at our shows and gardens, in our publications and online, and through our work in the community

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Telephone
0207 821 3197
Location
80 Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PE
GB

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