Venue Finding Admin Assistant
Fixed-Term Contract – 5 Months
DesignMyNight , part of Access Hospitality within The Access Group, is looking for an organised and detail-driven Venue Finding Admin Assistant to join our Venue Finding team on a 5-month fixed-term contract.
This is a hands-on support role at the heart of how we help clients find and book the right venue. You'll be responsible for keeping our venue database accurate, current and presentation-ready, while also getting stuck into the enquiry process itself - managing smaller venue finding briefs from first contact through to confirmed booking, coordinating site visits, and providing broader administrative support across the department.
It's a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in events, hospitality or venue finding to gain hands-on experience with a leading name in the industry, working closely with an experienced team on live client enquiries.
Venue Database Management
- Upload, update and maintain accurate venue profiles on the internal database, ensuring all information is current, complete and presented to a high standard
- Source and verify venue details including capacities, facilities, pricing and imagery
- Conduct regular audits of existing venue records to identify and correct any outdated information
Enquiry Support
- Manage and respond to smaller budget venue finding enquiries from initial brief through to confirmed booking
- Liaise with venues on behalf of clients to obtain availability, rates and proposals
- Prepare clear and professional venue comparison documents and shortlists for client review
- Assist senior team members with live enquiries, including chasing venues for responses, updating trackers and managing correspondence
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date records on all active enquiries within the team's CRM or project management system
- Take ownership of a nominal monthly booking / revenue target for small enquiries handled directly
Site Visit Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate site visits between clients and venues, managing diaries and logistics
- Prepare briefing notes and itineraries ahead of site visits
- Follow up post-visit to gather client feedback and next steps
General Departmental Administration
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across the Venue Finding department
- Manage shared inboxes, respond to routine queries and triage incoming requests
- Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations and client-facing documents
- Help onboard new venues and maintain supplier relationships
- Handle client and venue information with discretion and in line with data protection requirements
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
Desirable
- Previous experience in an events, hospitality or venue-related role
- Familiarity with venue finding platforms or CRM systems
- Experience handling client enquiries or working in a customer-facing environment