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Sales and Events Co-ordinator
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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse, LE12 8TX
Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (on a rota basis to include evenings and weekends)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: 22nd July 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the event and hospitality industry?
Do you want a job where no two days are the same?
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic team, supporting the planning and delivery of a diverse range of events, including weddings, social gatherings, family fun days, craft fairs, meetings, and conferences.
This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive and flexible approach, with involvement in all aspects of event planning, set-up, delivery, and operational support.
Working closely with clients and internal teams, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering events from initial enquiry through to completion. Duties will include conducting venue showrounds, hosting pre-event meetings, coordinating event set-up, and overseeing event delivery to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
You will liaise with multiple departments to ensure the smooth and successful execution of events, securing appropriate staffing resources and ensuring relevant training requirements are met. Following each event, you will conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
In addition to event coordination responsibilities, you will play an active role in maintaining the day-to-day operation of the business to a high standard, including supporting room set-ups, assisting with event delivery, and serving catering packages where required.
The successful candidate will also support the Event and Sales Operations Manager by responding to client enquiries, identifying sales opportunities, and helping to maximise revenue. You will provide reception cover during busy periods and play a key role in welcoming and assisting visitors to the venue, delivering outstanding customer service at all times.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied working day, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard.
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About You
To apply for this post, you must have:
- Qualifications specific to duties i.e. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, City & Guilds or NVQ 2 equivalent
- Event planning and sales experience
- Experience of supervision & training of staff
- Experience in the hospitality industry including catering & bar experience
- A flexible and adaptable approach to working
- Knowledge of Health & Safety / Food safety legislation
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign].
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Jo Smith - Sales & Events Operations Manager / Maria Papailiadi - Assistant Sales & Events Operations Manager
01509 890119
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006].
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]
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