Wedding event planning jobs in United Kingdom

Sales & Event Manager Inspired By: Head of Events Supported By: Junior Events Assistant & Events Coordinator We curate beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times. As our Sales & Events Manager at Incipio, you'll bring energy and experience to the team. You'll have a proven track record managing event budgets of £50k+, overseeing venues with capacities of 500+, and working confidently with corporate clients to deliver exceptional private hires, from day delegate conferences to weddings and everything in between. You'll play a key role in driving event sales and bringing unforgettable experiences to life, managing every detail from initial enquiry to final execution. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for people, you'll work hand in hand with our venue teams to deliver seamless, standout events that wow our guests and smash your sales targets. This is an operational and hands on role that requires flexibility in your working week, as a HQ team we don't subscribe to a 9-5 working day and work to the business needs. What You'll Be Getting Up To: Drive event sales, managing both proactive outreach and inbound enquiries to maximise bookings and build new business. Own the full event journey, from first enquiry to final execution, ensuring every detail runs smoothly. Plan and deliver private, corporate events and Weddings with confidence, creativity, and precision. Oversee and develop two direct reports, supporting their growth and ensuring team targets are met. Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners to encourage repeat bookings and referrals. Respond quickly and professionally to enquiries, host site visits, and create bespoke proposals and contracts. Champion the client experience from the first call to the final follow up, always reflecting Incipio's values and service standards. Maximise sales opportunities by upselling venue features and additional services. Keep online listings up to date, ensuring photos, descriptions, and promotions are current. Represent the brand at exhibitions and showcases to promote the group and its venues. Manage CRM data and event admin, keeping all enquiries, details, and invoices accurate and up to date. Collaborate with Operations and our Team Mates at venue to coordinate menus, tastings, schedules, layouts, and supplier logistics. Ensure each venue is fully prepared for every function, delivering seamless, standout experiences every time. Manage invoices and payment schedules, working collaboratively with our finance team. Who You'll Be: A hospitality professional with at least 3 years of event sales & management experience, confidently delivering events for 500+ guests and managing budgets over £50k. Proven in handling corporate bookings, including full venue hires, conferences, brand activations, and private dining events. Comfortable working with CRM systems to drive sales performance, ideally with experience in Salesforce and DesignMyNight. Background in hospitality within an agency, bar and restaurant group, or hotel environment. Skilled in managing third-party relationships and supplier partnerships to uphold operational quality. An excellent communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. Detail driven and highly organised, ensuring accuracy and flawless event delivery. Commercially minded with a focus on revenue growth, pipeline management, and conversion success. A supportive leader who fosters a culture of development and collaboration within the team. Motivated, proactive, and resilient when working toward ambitious sales targets and business goals. Benefits & Best Bits Comission structure & incentives Vitality Package: Dental, Optical and Health insurance. Gym membership discounts + other rewards Self Space: Free Therapy through Self Space. Accessible to anyone who works for Incipio Hugely exciting career development, with opportunities to grow and expand in this role as the business grows 10% Bonus capacity paid annually Company awards and events Sickness & Compassionate Pay Incentive trips (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France) Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials 50% discount for food and drink in all our venues Length in service; earn additional holiday after 2 years continuous service Incipio & Inclusivity We're all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We've got you!

About Kroovel Kroovel is a leading UK luxury transport provider delivering premium limo hire, chauffeur services, sports car rental, airport transfers nationwide. We work with private clients, events, corporate travellers, and VIP customers who expect exceptional service and attention to detail. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a confident, results-driven Sales Advisor to help customers plan and book limousines and sports cars. The Role 1. You will be the first point of contact for new enquiries, helping customers choose the right vehicle service for weddings, proms, corporate events, airport transfers, and special occasions., 2. This is a consultative sales role focused on delivering premium experiences, not hard selling., 3. Responsibilities, 4. Respond to inbound calls, emails and website enquiries, 5. Convert leads into confirmed bookings, 6. Recommend suitable limo, chauffeur, sports car, yacht or aircraft options, 7. Prepare quotes and manage bookings in CRM, 8. Upsell premium packages and add-on services, 9. Maintain excellent customer relationships, 10. Coordinate with operations and fleet teams Requirements 1. Previous sales or customer service experience, 2. Confident communicator with strong closing skills, 3. Professional, polished and customer-focused, 4. Organised and target driven, 5. Comfortable using CRM and booking systems, 6. Interest in luxury travel or automotive industry preferred What We Offer 1. Competitive salary + commission/bonus, 2. Performance incentives, 3. Career progression in a fast-growing luxury brand, 4. Friendly, supportive team, 5. Exposure to high-end clients and events Why Join Kroovel? Work with one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury mobility companies. From chauffeur-driven limousine hire to Self Drive Sports Car, you’ll help create unforgettable journeys for our clients every day. How to Apply Send your CV and a short cover letter today. Learn more about us at Kroovel Ltd Kroovel Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Work Location: In person

Head Chef – PYRÁ (Queen’s Park, London) About PYRÁ PYRÁ is a neighbourhood modern European restaurant rooted in Spanish and Greek Mediterranean flavours, offering all-day dining, a curated wine list and an active events programme. With 40% of revenue generated through events—including weddings, private dining and standing canapé/bowl-food receptions—we are expanding our culinary leadership team as we relaunch with a new winter menu and chef partnership. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at PYRÁ. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine, combines traditional techniques with a modern approach and can confidently deliver both restaurant service and high-volume, high-quality event catering. The Head Chef will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, menu development, costing, team leadership and ensuring consistent quality across à la carte dining, brunch and a diverse range of events. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Lead the creation and execution of PYRÁ’s menu, highlighting Spanish and Greek influences. Develop seasonal menus for lunch, dinner, brunch and private events. Ensure exceptional quality, consistency and presentation across all dishes. Events & Catering Design and execute culinary offerings for weddings, corporate events, private dinners, standing events, canapé receptions and bowl-food service. Work with the events team to tailor menus, tastings and service flow for each event style. Plan logistics and production for high-volume events while maintaining PYRÁ’s premium standards. Kitchen Operations Manage daily kitchen operations including prep schedules, stock control, food safety and compliance. Oversee ordering, vendor relationships and cost control to achieve strong GP targets and minimise waste. Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen in line with EHO standards. Team Management Recruit, train and develop a high-performing kitchen team. Create a positive culture built on collaboration, consistency and pride. Manage rota planning, labour cost control and staff performance. Collaboration Work closely with the owner, GM and events team to ensure seamless service between kitchen and front of house. Participate in menu planning, promotions, tastings and new concept development. Required Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior kitchen roles, with at least 2 as Head Chef or above. Strong background in Spanish and/or Greek cuisine—with a passion for Mediterranean produce, flavours and techniques. Proven ability to execute both restaurant à la carte service and event catering simultaneously, including: Weddings Canapé receptions Bowl food Corporate events Private dining Experience creating menus and costing dishes to deliver healthy margins. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure. Knowledge of modern food safety and allergen standards.

Post: Cleaner, Part-time, Permanent Responsible to: Head of Operations & Visitor Experience Hours of work: 20 hrs per week (four or five shifts each week including evenings and weekends) Remuneration: £14,705 This position is paid hourly through our PAYE payroll only Our Mission is to curate, support and facilitate people and ideas that make ethics matter in the world. Role Working in a team of two, the cleaners work in the Operations & Visitor Experience department reporting to the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience. They will ensure that the whole premises are presented to a high quality at all times by establishing a regular routine of cleaning throughout the building before, during and after events. In addition, routine deep cleaning needs to be established on a periodic cycle for areas that require such treatment. The Venue Conway Hall is a grade II listed building in Central London consisting of five separate event spaces and offices. The largest of which being the Main Hall capable of hosting up to 400 visitors across two floors. In addition to our regular programme of lectures and concerts we also operate as a private hire venue hosting Conferences, Meetings, Lectures, Concerts, Workshops, Wedding receptions, filming and more. Key tasks • Follow a cleaning schedule across offices, the library and hire spaces, with any additional cleaning to be agreed., • The entrance from outside the building through to the foyer of Conway Hall is to be immaculate, in terms of its appearance and cleanliness, at all times, with attention to detail given to all surfaces and a systematic cycle of ‘deep’ cleaning given to inaccessible or ‘problem’ areas., • Being a keyholder and bearing responsibility for locking and unlocking the building safely., • Managing waste and liaising with the Operations Manager and Duty Managers on any issues around collection, or general operations waste management., • Liaising with the Operations Manager and Duty Managers to ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washroom materials. Other • Comply with Conway Hall’s policies., • Undertake training, as required., • Any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience. Person Specification Essential Criteria • Attention to detail, and a conscientious attitude to work., • Understanding or willingness to learn health and safety protocols around storing and using cleaning materials., • Understanding or willingness to learn how to manage risks, including slip hazards, manual handling, or working at height., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Understanding of building security concerns, managing keys and maintaining a secure environment., • Desirable experience/skills, • Cleaning a public building, • Lone working experience, • Permission to work: You will need to provide evidence that you have the necessary permission to work in the UK. Terms Hours: To suit the needs of the business. Some evening and weekend working will be required. By mutual agreement, more hours may be available to support busy events, or to cover gaps in the front of house rota, paid as overtime on an hourly basis. Holidays: Pro rata 24 days per annum, plus one week over the Christmas holiday period, (all based upon 20 hours per week). Probation period: Three months Pension: An optional stakeholder pension scheme is available. Employee contribution of 3% is matched by 5% from the employer. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Applications close Thursday 23rd April with Interviews planned to take place on Wednesday 29th April

General Manager – PYRÁ Location: Queen’s Park, London Role Type: Full-time, senior leadership position Role Overview The General Manager is the operational and cultural lead of PYRÁ, responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, driving commercial performance and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the restaurant, bar, private dining and events. This role requires a hands-on, people-first leader with strong commercial awareness, capable of running a high-energy hospitality venue while protecting brand standards, profitability and team morale. Key Responsibilities: Operations & Service Excellence Oversee all front-of-house and venue operations, ensuring consistently high service standards. Lead daily service across lunch, dinner, brunch, events and private hire. Act as the senior point of contact on-site for guests, suppliers and partners. Ensure compliance with all health & safety, licensing, food safety and legal requirements. Maintain venue presentation, ambience, music levels and guest flow in line with PYRÁ’s brand. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, manage and retain a high-performing FOH and management team. Set clear expectations, rotas and performance standards. Lead by example on the floor during service. Conduct regular team briefings, reviews and development sessions. Build a positive, accountable and motivated team culture. Financial & Commercial Management Own weekly and monthly P&L performance with the owner. Manage labour costs, GP targets, stock control, and wastage. Maximise revenue through covers, events, upselling and smart scheduling. Oversee till accuracy and financial controls. Contribute to pricing strategy and menu engineering alongside the Head chef and owner. Events & Private Hire Oversee the planning and delivery of private events, weddings, brand activations and parties. Work closely with the events team to ensure flawless execution on the day. Act as senior host for key events when required. Ensure events align with brand positioning and profitability targets. Brand, Guest Experience & Reputation: Protect and elevate the PYRÁ brand across service, tone and guest interaction. Handle guest feedback, complaints and reviews professionally and proactively. Drive repeat business, community engagement, and local reputation. Support marketing initiatives, launches and experiential events. Systems & Processes Implement and maintain clear SOPs across FOH and operations. Improve efficiency through systems, scheduling and process optimisation. Liaise with suppliers and contractors. Support the owner with reporting, forecasting and strategic planning. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a General Manager or senior hospitality manager. Strong background in premium casual dining, events-led venues or destination restaurants. Commercially astute with solid P&L understanding. Confident leader with excellent people management skills. Strong knowledge of wine. Calm under pressure, organised and solutions-focused. Excellent communication and guest-facing presence. Passion for food, wine, music and hospitality experiences.