Full job descriptionWedding Planning Manager
Brentwood, Essex
£40,000 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.
Apply now to bring your wedding and events experience to this senior role in Brentwood.