Weddings Sales and Events Lead

Address applications to: Events and Marketing Manager
Location: Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Provided on appointment
Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme
Application Deadline: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026

Join Us at Kelmarsh Hall — Where Heritage Meets Unforgettable Moments

Kelmarsh Hall, a Grade I listed country house set amidst historic parkland and gardens, is
seeking a talented and motivated Wedding Sales and Events Supervisor to join our small but
passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced weddings or events
professional to help shape, sell, and deliver extraordinary celebrations in a truly unique heritage
setting.

As part of the Kelmarsh Trust, our work is underpinned by three core aims:
• Conserving and managing the built and natural environment
• Promoting education about the hall, estate, and its natural history
• Providing meaningful public access

Your role will directly support these aims by ensuring that weddings hosted at Kelmarsh Hall
reflect our ethos, heritage, and commitment to excellence.

Overall Purpose of the Role

1.  Promote, sell, and secure wedding bookings at Kelmarsh Hall.

2.  Co-ordinate wedding days, ensuring seamless delivery and an exceptional client

experience at the venue.

3.  Liaise with external suppliers and caterers, supporting collaborative, high-quality

event execution.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Promotion

•  Proactively identify suitable weddings and events that align with the Hall’s ethos and

availability, ensuring commercial viability.

•  Promote Kelmarsh Hall as a premier venue for civil ceremonies and receptions, using

creative and legitimate marketing approaches within budget.

•  Conduct initial enquiries, host venue show rounds, and prepare formal proposals that

uphold the standards and values of the Trust.

•  Maintain strong knowledge of competitors, market trends, new developments, and

client expectations.

•  Undertake ongoing sales research to identify opportunities for new business.

Planning & Administration

•  Prepare all contracts, paperwork, and administrative requirements for confirmed

weddings and events.

•  Brief internal teams regarding set-up, presentation, cleanliness, and operational

requirements.

Event Delivery & Front of House

•  Provide professional front-of-house presence for weddings and some events, including
welcoming clients, supporting their needs, and ensuring the venue is immaculate.

•  Work regular Saturdays and/or evenings as required by the events calendar.

•  Ensure appropriate cover is arranged during absence, guaranteeing that a trained

Kelmarsh representative is always on-site.

•  Oversee security and site closure, resolving issues discreetly and responsibly.

Health & Safety & Team Support

•  Carry out duties with full regard for personal and public safety.

•  Maintain up-to-date risk assessments, complete staff inductions, and ensure pre-

opening checklists are followed.

•  Support wider Estate Office tasks as required, contributing to a collaborative small-

team environment.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate who is:

•  Sales Focused – ideally experience in weddings and or events

•  Highly organised, detail-focused, and commercially minded

•  An excellent communicator, confident dealing with clients, suppliers, and colleagues at

all levels

•  A natural relationship-builder with a warm, professional manner

•  Able to balance the demands of sales, administration, and on-the-day delivery of

weddings and events

•  Proactive in identifying new business, opportunities, and ways to elevate the client

experience

•  Dedicated to upholding the heritage, conservation aims, and charitable objectives of the

Kelmarsh Trust

Essential:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales ideally of weddings or events

Demonstrable success in wedding sales, coordination, and client management

How to Apply

Please address your application to The Events and Marketing Manager and submit it by
Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Interviews will be held w/c 12th January 2026.

events@kelmarsh.com
01604686543