Hours & Flexibility
- 30 hours per week on average
- Salary: £34,500 (pro rata)
- Hours vary depending on events, with some busier weeks
- Evening and weekend work required (particularly for weddings)
- 6 weeks holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)
About The Role
A senior role at the heart of a creative, independent venue — leading weddings, private hire and helping drive its growth.
The Forge hosts weddings, parties, business meetings and events. No two weeks look the same.
This maternity cover is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a small, growing business — ideal for someone looking to build experience in the wedding and events industry.
You’ll lead wedding bookings from first enquiry through to on-the-day coordination, working closely with clients and making sure every detail is planned and in place. Weddings are a core part of the business, and you’ll take full ownership of that journey.
You’ll also work closely with the Founder on marketing and content, shaping how the venue is positioned and helping develop a new in-house events programme.
Alongside weddings, you’ll manage private parties and corporate bookings — from enquiry and viewings through to planning — ensuring each event is fully prepared and clearly handed over to the Duty Manager and team.
As senior lead, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the venue and act as the main point of contact for anything that needs escalation. You’ll keep operations running smoothly while maintaining high standards across the venue.
The Forge is a highly visual space, and part of your role is maintaining that — in how events are planned, how the space is used and how the venue is presented.
Responsibilities
Weddings (Core Focus)
- Lead all wedding bookings from enquiry to on-the-day coordination
- Conduct viewings and convert enquiries into bookings
- Act as main point of contact for clients
- Plan suppliers, timelines and logistics
- Support clients on the day and hand over to the Duty Manager
Events & Private Hire
- Manage private parties and corporate bookings end-to-end
- Conduct viewings and convert enquiries
- Prepare events in advance with clear briefs for the team
Commercial & Growth
- Drive bookings and revenue across weddings, private hire and corporate events
- Support new offers and revenue streams
- Track performance and run quarterly reviews to identify opportunities
Business Development & Marketing
- Work with the Founder on marketing, content and positioning
- Help develop a new in-house events programme
- Build relationships with photographers, planners and local businesses
- Support partnerships, referrals and repeat bookings
- Assist with photoshoots and content creation
Oversight
- Maintain a clear overview of venue operations and event delivery
- Act as senior point of contact for escalations
- Step in to lead events where needed
- Maintain high standards and improve client experience
Planning & Admin
- Keep event details clear, agreed and well communicated
- Coordinate suppliers and logistics
- Manage the events calendar
- Maintain organised systems, documents and records
- Manage bookings, invoicing and client communication
- Track revenue and performance
Team Management
- Line manage the Duty Manager
- Oversee rotas for bar and event team
- Handle staffing issues and team communication
- Support recruitment, training and onboarding
About You
- Experience in a management role in hospitality or events
- Strong wedding or event planning experience
- Commercially aware, with ideas to grow bookings and revenue
- Confident with clients and communication
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Calm, practical and solutions-focused
We are an inclusive organisation that promotes equal opportunity for all, valuing a diverse range of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
