Events Coordinator
We're looking for a confident, organised and hospitality driven Events Coordinator who thrives on variety and loves seeing an event through from first enquiry to final farewell. This is not a traditional Monday-Friday, office-based events role. Instead, it's a hands-on operational position that blends event planning, coordination and delivery, giving you ownership of the entire guest journey
Your week will be wonderfully varied. Some days you'll be in the office planning upcoming events, meeting clients for show rounds, coordinating suppliers, preparing function sheets and ensuring every detail is in place. On others, you'll be out on the floor, setting up our beautiful spaces, welcoming guests, supporting service, overseeing the running of events, resolving any challenges in the moment and ensuring every occasion is delivered flawlessly from start to finish.
Working hand in hand with our Reservations and Sales team, you'll help guide enquiries through to confirmation before taking ownership of the planning and operational delivery. Working closely with our Food & Beverage team and the wider estate, you'll bring exceptional organisation, calm leadership and genuine hospitality to every event.
Previous Food & Beverage experience is highly desirable, as there will be times when you'll support service alongside the team. This is a role for someone who enjoys being part of the action just as much as they enjoy planning behind the scenes. You'll be happiest leading from the front, anticipating guests' needs and creating memorable experiences through outstanding execution.
What You'll Be Doing
- Taking ownership of events from confirmation through to delivery and final billing.
- Planning and coordinating every detail to ensure events run seamlessly.
- Building strong relationships with clients and delivering engaging show rounds.
- Preparing detailed function sheets and communicating plans clearly across departments.
- Spending time both in the office planning events and on the floor delivering them.
- Setting up event spaces and ensuring every detail is presentation-ready.
- Leading event operations, welcoming guests and ensuring exceptional service throughout.
- Working alongside the Food & Beverage team during event service when required.
- Responding calmly to last-minute changes and finding solutions in the moment.
- Collaborating closely with Reservations, Sales and the wider operational teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
- Taking pride in every event, ensuring no detail is overlooked and every guest leaves with lasting memories.
About Thyme
Set in 150 acres of farmland, Thyme is a family ran destination: we have a hotel, a spa, a cookery school, restaurants and a farm, we grow our vegetables, fruit & herbs, and we have nature at our heart.
A destination for local regulars, London weekenders and international travellers a like, each day brings variety, vibrancy and excitement.
We are a team that consistently strives for world class guest experience, to celebrate the seasons and immerse guests in our love of the land. Our people are dynamic, passionate, considerate and collaborative, with a culture of learning and progression at our heart.
Why Choose Thyme:
A Flourishing Team: Our team is vibrant, professional and collaborative. With our company values at our heart, the team work together to deliver true hospitality excellence.
A Connection to the Land: Throughout Thyme, there is plenty of open space and gardens to wander. Our work environments are light and airy, always maintaining a connection to the outside.
Professional Development: Personal and professional development is at the heart of our people strategy, with training and leadership programmes as well as development plans for all the team.
Competitive Remuneration: We offer excellent pay and benefits. Our service charge is substantial, and every penny goes to our hard working team each month.
Benefits for the Team
- Exceptionally generous Service Charge bonuses paid monthly.
- 28 days annual leave PA + All staff to have an extra day off on their birthday.
- Healthy & delicious meals on duty prepared by our own Chef’s, and a comfy team room to enjoy on breaks
- Employee assistance & wellbeing programme
- Financial and debt advice as well as Legal advice via Law Express
- High quality, sustainably made, and stylish uniforms provided.
- Free staff parking on site.
- Team rates to stay at Thyme for £150 per night, with the ability to extend this to family.
- 50% off food in both the Ox Barn and the Swan.
- Cookery School discount - All classes are £40 per person, available for you plus 1 guest.
- 50% discount on Spa Treatments.
- 40% discount on our retail range Bertioli
- Annual staff Christmas Party with dinner, drinks, music & dancing!
- Reward & recognition programme offering the chance to win weekly prizes & a monthly cash bonus.
- A personalised approach to investment in your professional development.
- Beautiful Location with plenty of space to walk and relax during break times.
