Wedding & Events Coordinator

Wedding & Events Coordinator

Location: East London

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 

Working Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
5 days out of 7 including regular evenings and weekends
Overtime taken as TOIL


My client is a creative London events business delivering weddings, corporate events, filming and private hire across a unique portfolio of venues.


They are now seeking a Wedding & Events Coordinator to join the team and support the planning and delivery of a diverse range of events.


This is a hands-on, client-facing role combining sales, event planning and operational coordination. You will manage clients from initial enquiry and venue viewing through to contracts, supplier coordination and event-day delivery.


The role would suit someone with previous events experience, particularly weddings, who is commercially minded, highly organised and confident managing multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage clients across weddings, corporate events, filming and private hire
  • Conduct venue viewings and client meetings
  • Prepare booking forms, contracts and event documentation
  • Coordinate suppliers, event crew and staffing requirements
  • Manage supplier bookings and event logistics
  • Maintain budgets, orders and event spreadsheets
  • Manage venue diaries and operational schedules
  • Coordinate security and suppliers on event days
  • Support the planning and delivery of live events
  • Work closely with the Events team to identify opportunities to increase revenue
  • Collaborate with PR and Marketing teams to support venue awareness and exposure
  • Provide excellent client service throughout the planning and delivery process


About You

  • Previous experience within events, with wedding experience particularly desirable
  • Strong sales and client relationship skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Confident using Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Flexible and comfortable working evenings and weekends
  • Proactive with the ability to use initiative
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Commercially aware with a genuine passion for events


Desirable

  • Experience in event production or styling
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, SketchUp or InDesign


Benefits

  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Time off in lieu for overtime worked
  • Annual performance review
  • Opportunity to work across weddings, corporate events, filming and private hire


This is a fantastic opportunity for an events professional looking to join a creative London business, with the opportunity to gain broad experience across weddings, private events and live event delivery.


To apply or find out more, please get in touch in confidence.



Change Hospitality are acting as an Employment Agency in this instance & due to the volume of applications we regret that only successful candidates will be contacted.


We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

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