Sales and Events Planner

BMA House is the headquarters of the British Medical Association (the BMA) and is a stunning grade II listed building in the heart of Bloomsbury. This role is part of the venues and events team which are responsible for selling BMA House as an events space. This new role will play a key part in growing BMA House as an events venue and improving its presence in different markets. The main responsibilities for this role include:

• To respond to incoming telephone and email enquiries from clients wishing to hold events at BMA House
• To sell events at BMA House to drive up revenue
• To undertake show rounds and upsell where possible
• To liaise with service teams to plan events in a timely manner to the highest standard
• To prepare deposits and final invoice and ensure clients pay on time
• To work with the team to improve processes at BMA
  
  Previous experience in an events planning or equivalent role would be beneficial
• A background in hospitality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Time management skills in order to deal with the demands of tight deadlines and prioritise competing demands
• Problem solving skills with an ability to negotiate
  
  30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
Anonymous recruitment The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications. Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview. Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.