Wedding Planning Manager
Brentwood, Essex
GBP40,000 per year
An award-winning wedding and events venue is seeking an experienced Wedding Planning Manager to lead its three-person planning team and oversee the couple journey from booking through to post-wedding follow-up.
Hosting approximately 185 weddings a year, the venue offers a fast-paced, varied role for a confident leader who combines exceptional organisation with a warm, personal approach to service.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach and motivate the wedding planning team
- Manage the full planning journey for couples, including meetings, updates and final details
- Prepare wedding schedules, layouts, table plans and event documentation
- Coordinate menu tastings and liaise with couples, suppliers and venue departments
- Maintain accurate CRM records, deadlines and planning information
- Raise invoices, monitor deposits and outstanding payments, and complete post-event administration
- Work closely with Sales, Operations, Catering and Housekeeping
- Support wedding-day operations during peak periods and team holidays
- Contribute to Open Days, supplier showcases, menu-tasting evenings and other events
About you
- Proven experience in wedding planning, ideally within a hotel or events venue
- Experience leading or managing a team
- Excellent administration, communication and attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple events, deadlines and client expectations
- Commercial awareness and a natural focus on guest experience
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
- Full driving licence and access to a car are essential
- Familiarity with wedding venue CRM or hotel management systems is an advantage
The role is primarily focused on planning and team leadership, with occasional wedding-day operational support. Rotas are planned three to four months in advance.
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Wedding Planning Manager in Brentwood employer: Rayment Recruitment
As a Client Services Administrator in our North London office, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative team environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a competitive salary package, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits including health plans and pension contributions, we are committed to fostering a culture where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish. Join us to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client service within the dynamic wealth management sector.
