Venue Consultant

DRP Group; Hartlebury, City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency in the UK is seeking a Venue Manager to oversee venue sourcing for various projects. You will negotiate supplier contracts, provide detailed client proposals, and ensure optimal venue selection. Ideal candidates have proven agency experience and strong skills in negotiation and client management. This role is based in Hartlebury with possible travel to other UK locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an agency-based environment.
• Minimum one year of International & UK venue sourcing.
• Experience in financial and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Find suitable venues across the UK and worldwide.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best rates.
• Provide innovative solutions and make proposals.

Skills

Client proposals management

Rapport building

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Event organizing

Job description

DRPG – Venue Manager, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Your purpose at DRPG is to create a client experience like no other, ensuring unforgettable moments for all the right reasons.

How you make it all possible

• Find suitable, relevant & imaginative venues across the UK and worldwide.
• Act as a consultant to the wider team, challenging the venue brief to secure the best option.
• Provide solutions to challenges and suggest innovative approaches.
• Stay updated on venue and product knowledge through supplier meetings, FAM trips, exhibitions and industry news.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best rates and added value deals.
• Prepare venue and product proposals with recommendations and rationale.
• Create accurate cost tables and comprehensive venues tried lists (VTL) for each search.
• Attend proposal meetings with PM/AD and consult on proposals.
• Act as supplier liaison and champion support.
• Maintain venue databases and historical information.
• Negotiate and manage contracts to secure optimal Ts&Cs for clients.
• Efficiently chase supplier information to meet project timelines.
• Attend live projects to keep knowledge fresh on venue usage.
• Carry out reasonable requests by the Director and Manager.
• Report to Clients/Project Managers/Directors as required.

This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake other duties as management requires.

What’s in your toolbox

• Proven experience in an agency-based environment.
• Excellent rapport building, active listening & communication skills.
• Ability to produce client proposals and manage multiple clients/projects simultaneously.
• Strong venue knowledge, UK & worldwide.
• Knowledge of event organising, operations & hotel operations.
• Experience in financial and contract management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Minimum one year of International & UK venue sourcing.
• Experience in fast-moving, client-focused businesses.

Get to know us

We’re a communications agency committed to making anything possible. Since 1980, we deliver strategic campaigns, digital solutions, film, events, exhibitions and more. Our global HQ and studios are located in the UK.

The role is based primarily in Hartlebury but may require working from London and other UK offices – flexibility is key.

We welcome passionate individuals who drive results and thrive in a collaborative environment.

DRPG is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industry

Media Production