Bringing history to life
In my role with the National Trust I devised, delivered and evaluated an annual events programme across three properties, involving both engagement and commercial events. Events included a Battle of Britain Anniversary Concert featuring the Central Band of the RAF and two flypasts, the Big Green Day Out – a green living engagement fair, veteran car rallies, the Chartwell Christmas Market and the hosting of the local Rotary Club’s Moonraker Walk and British Heart Foundations London to Paris Bike Ride. In the past I have also managed the Derbyshire Food Fair at Bolsover Castle and have been involved in the Knights Tournament series and Festival of History for English Heritage. I also worked closely with the catering team at Chartwell to produce a series of ticketed catered events, such as lecture lunches, evening dinners and Christmas meal bookings, ensuring these were in line with their local, seasonal food policy.
I was also responsible for marketing the events programme devised, which included the design and publication of two yearly what’s on leaflets, advert booking and design, press releases and listings copy. I managed a database for group bookings for three properties and organised filming and VIP tour requests.
In roles for English Heritage, I worked closely with the hospitality team, managing private hire events and weddings. I was one of two duty managers for both Eltham Palace and Bolsover Castle and am experienced in managing a private event, dealing with clients, delivering briefings and completing post-event reports. I have also been involved with open days, show-rounds and site meetings for larger events such as concerts and food fairs. I was instrumental in setting up a wedding business at Kirby Hall and completed all the relevant licensing paperwork and recently worked with the catering team at Chartwell, marketing the wedding business there following their successful civil ceremony licence application.
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I was also responsible for marketing the events programme devised, which included the design and publication of two yearly what’s on leaflets, advert booking and design, press releases and listings copy. I managed a database for group bookings for three properties and organised filming and VIP tour requests.
In roles for English Heritage, I worked closely with the hospitality team, managing private hire events and weddings. I was one of two duty managers for both Eltham Palace and Bolsover Castle and am experienced in managing a private event, dealing with clients, delivering briefings and completing post-event reports. I have also been involved with open days, show-rounds and site meetings for larger events such as concerts and food fairs. I was instrumental in setting up a wedding business at Kirby Hall and completed all the relevant licensing paperwork and recently worked with the catering team at Chartwell, marketing the wedding business there following their successful civil ceremony licence application.
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