Reporting: 
Line Manager: Commercial Events Director

Terms & Conditions
● Hours: Part-time ( 24 hours per week – to be agreed)
Hybrid - 1 day WFH, 2 days onsite (dependent on business needs)
3 days | Tuesday - Thursday | Saturdays may be included for venue weddings
Flexible Timings | 8 hours between 0900 - 1900 to allow for evening site visits for wedding couples

● Contract: Offered on a One Year Contract, with extension possibilities following annual review.
● Salary: Competitive, pro rata (up to £30,000 pa pro-rated) - dependent on experience)
● Bonus: Performance based commission
● Benefits (pro rata):
○ Benefits package - access to Vitality
○ Travel home paid for, for events finishing past 11.30pm (up to £40)
● Annual Leave: 33 days pro rata, including statutory bank holidays
● Place of work: Christ Church Spitalfields, London E1 6LY
● Probation: 3-month probationary period
● The role is subject to adherence to the Christ Church Spitalfields Employment and Leadership Code of Conduct

Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to support the sales and operational activity of our Events business at Christ Church Spitalfields. 

This part-time role is focused exclusively on driving enquiries, conversions, and brand visibility, supporting revenue growth across conferences, meetings, private events, with a focus on Wedding and Filming enquiries. It is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, marketing activity, and the momentum of generating new business, and is able to work within a small team effectively and flexibly.

Key Responsibilities

Sales
● Own enquiries end to end: discovery, proposal development, follow up and close
● Act as a key point of contact for event enquiries via email and phone - including a focus on Wedding Enquiries
● Respond to and convert incoming enquiries in line with agreed targets and current processes
● Manage and update the events diary in collaboration with internal stakeholders
● Maintain event packages, pricing, and sales tools, including the in house catering operation
● Maintain accurate records within the CRM system, ensuring all data is updated daily
● Track conversion rates and analyse performance by event type
● Analyse forecasts to identify risks and growth opportunities
● Support the development of new revenue streams, including preferred suppliers and external partners

Operations
● Act as key point of contact on event day to the client, security, event assistants, and AV technician
● Ensure the venue is set up appropriately according to site visit requirements
● Oversee the in house catering operations - either as the lead, or oversee the appointment of a freelance manager

Marketing
● Support the delivery of the annual marketing plan in line with overall business strategy
● Assist with listings, and promotional activity
● Manage and optimise online venue listings and marketing budgets
● Research market trends, competitor activity, and new opportunities
● Attend networking events and industry functions where required to promote the venue

Requirements
● Proven experience in an event / hospitality sales role - minimum of 2 years preferred
● Proven catering and event operational experience
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Experience selling events with catering or venue space (preferred)
● Confident using CRM systems and sales reporting tools
● Highly organised, self-motivated, and target-driven

The Person
● Enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer experiences
● Commercially aware and motivated by achieving sales outcomes
● Professional, adaptable, and able to work independently
● Comfortable working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders

● Understands the expectations of a premium or luxury events market
● Appreciates the unique context and sensitivities of working within a Church environment

General Responsibilities
● Follow the Christ Church Spitalfields Safeguarding Policy and complete required safeguarding training
● Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures

Employment Checks
This role is subject to satisfactory completion of:
● Two references (one personal and one professional)
● Right to Work in the UK check

How To Apply
Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter (giving addresses of two referees - one personal, one professional) via email to: hello@spitalfields.church