Assistant Events Manager – Sandon Manor
Location: Sandon Manor, Hertfordshire (near Cambridge)
Job Type: Part-time, office and venue based
Hours: Part-time, with one evening per week and two weekend days per month.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Start Date: January 2027
About Sandon Manor
Sandon Manor is a successful and fast-growing events and hospitality business set within a beautiful 1,000-acre country estate in Hertfordshire, close to Cambridge and London. Combining historic buildings with contemporary event spaces and luxury accommodation, we host weddings, corporate events, residential business retreats, private celebrations and exclusive self-catering stays.
We're a small, friendly team who take pride in what we do, from helping couples plan their weddings to welcoming guests for a company offsite stay or weekend away. As the business continues to grow, we're looking for someone to join us and become an important part of the team.
The Role
We're looking for an organised, confident and personable Assistant Events Manager to join Sandon Manor from January 2027.
This is a varied role combining event sales, client meetings, guest communications, accommodation bookings and event coordination. You'll be involved in everything from showing prospective clients around Sandon Manor and helping them plan their events to welcoming guests, organising accommodation stays and assisting with weddings and corporate events.
A large part of the role involves communicating with clients and guests, making sure everything is well organised and that everyone feels looked after from their first enquiry through to their visit or event.
As a small team, we all get involved in the day-to-day running of the venue. We're looking for someone who is just as happy meeting clients and conducting showrounds as they are rolling up their sleeves and helping with the practical jobs that need doing. No two days are quite the same at Sandon Manor, and that's part of what makes the role so enjoyable.
For the right person, there is plenty of opportunity to develop within the business, with the potential to progress to Events Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Event Sales & Client Relations
- Respond to wedding, corporate event and private hire enquiries by email, telephone and in person.
- Conduct showrounds with prospective clients, confidently presenting Sandon Manor, its event spaces and accommodation.
- Meet with clients to discuss their requirements, help plan and organise their events, and coordinate arrangements leading up to the event.
- Follow up enquiries, prepare proposals and assist with securing bookings.
- Build good working relationships with clients, caterers and suppliers.
Guest Communications & Accommodation
- Manage communications with guests before, during and after their stay.
- Welcome guests arriving for weddings, events and self-catering accommodation stays.
- Coordinate accommodation bookings, guest arrivals and departures.
- Respond to guest enquiries and requests, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
- Work with the wider team to ensure accommodation and facilities are ready and presented to a high standard.
Event Coordination & Administration
- Assist with the planning, preparation and running of weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
- Organise client meetings, maintain event schedules and ensure arrangements are communicated to everyone involved.
- Liaise with caterers, suppliers and the events team to help everything run smoothly.
- Maintain booking records, client information and administrative systems.
- Assist with marketing, promotional activities and general office administration.
- Help with the practical preparation and running of events, including everyday venue tasks when needed.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, confident and professional, with excellent communication skills.
- Well organised, reliable and good at managing several things at once.
- Comfortable meeting clients, conducting showrounds and representing Sandon Manor.
- Naturally welcoming and enjoys looking after guests.
- Proactive, practical and happy to use their initiative.
- A team player who is willing to get involved in all aspects of running a busy events venue.
- Confident using computers, email and general office systems.
- Flexible and happy to work some evenings and weekends.
Previous experience in events, hospitality, venue sales or guest services would be an advantage, but enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn are just as important.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position based at Sandon Manor.
The working week includes one evening per week and two weekend days per month to accommodate client meetings, showrounds and events. These hours form part of the normal working week, with time off in lieu arranged accordingly.
What we Offer
- The opportunity to join a successful and growing events and hospitality business.
- A friendly and supportive working environment within a small team.
- A varied role involving events, sales, client relations and guest hospitality.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility, with potential progression to Events Manager.
- A beautiful countryside setting in which to work.
How to Apply
If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in events and hospitality and would like to be part of the Sandon Manor team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering email explaining why you're interested in the role to:
Louise – Senior Management Team
[email protected]
Start date: January 2027
Find out more about Sandon Manor at www.sandonmanor.com.