Location: Kin House Kington Langley Wiltshire, SN15 5NA

Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45, across 5 days with 2 days off per week, inclusive of evenings and weekends.

About Dearborn Studio

Founded in 2015, Dearborn Studio has evolved into a collection of four distinctive properties, ranging from historic landmarks to contemporary builds. Each space has its own personality and story, yet all share the same values: Different by Design. Curated with Care. Always Agile. Built to Last.

Working with us

Our growth has never been about scale. It has always been about doing things properly, with intention, care and craft. We work collaboratively, take pride in what we do and show up with energy and purpose.

Our culture is grounded in creative thinking and genuine care for our spaces, our guests and each other. We look for candidates whose experience and mindset reflect these values and who want to contribute meaningfully to a growing business.

Our Spaces

• Kin House, a Grade II*-listed manor thoughtfully restored and reimagined in collaboration with Barlow & Barlow.

• Millbridge Court, a 19th-century house set in the village of Frensham on the Surrey-Hampshire border, blending heritage with a playful, contemporary spirit.

• LIMEKILN, a lodge nestled within 60 acres of Sussex countryside and ancient woodland, with interiors by Red Deer.

• Hyde House, a restored Victorian house and barn in the Cotswolds, minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold.

Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Be yourself. We will support you every step of the way as we continue, together, to create spaces and moments that truly matter.

About the Role

What you’ll do…

• Being someone who lives and breathes exceptional guest experience and has a passion for the wedding and event industry.

• Ensuring all events are delivered to brand standards and exceed client expectations.

• Managing a variety of events hosted at Kin House, including brand, corporate, private hire stays, menu tastings, client workshops, and luxury weddings.

• Communicating with all relevant departments to deliver the event plan as agreed with our clients.

• Ensuring house standards are maintained, presentation is kept at the highest levels and proactively identifying areas of improvement or refinement.

• Ensuring your events are covered from a staffing perspective.

• Demonstrating excellent cocktail‑making skills, strong product knowledge, and confidence in preparing seasonal or bespoke drinks as required.

• Overseeing all food and beverage service and leading your team confidently.

• Supporting teams to handle any complaints and escalating where necessary.

• Managing the check-in and check-out process efficiently, ensuring all guest requirements are met and any special requests or travel arrangements are accommodated.

• Working closely and collaboratively with the Event Operations Manager (EOM) and senior event managers to ensure seamless events.

• Being comfortable leading events for a 10-person VIP private dining event as well as leading a service team for a 200-guest wedding.

• Connecting with clients for tastings and delivering personal service from planning through to their event.

• Assisting with driving clients where required. (age dependent)

• Coordinating with Housekeeping to ensure rooms are prepared to the highest standards before guest arrival and special requests are managed.

About You

What we’re looking for…

• 2 years’ experience in event management/co-ordination.

• Experience in premium beverage service.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Proficient with MS Office.

• Proficient with a till system such as Tabology or similar.

• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality service and guest experience.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days annual leave, plus an extra day to celebrate your birthday, along with a £100 voucher to mark the occasion

• Enhanced family leave to support you during life’s most important moments

• Digital GP access through Livi, providing convenient medical support when you need it

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support for you and your family

• Ongoing investment in your development through internal training and learning opportunities

• Internal career progression opportunities as our business continues to grow

• Inspire Experience Programme – curated hospitality experiences throughout the year designed to reward performance and give our teams first-hand exposure to exceptional service

• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future

• Cycle to Work scheme to spread the cost of a new bike while reducing your carbon footprint

• Access to high street discounts through Bright Exchange

• Generous employee referral scheme

• Social events to celebrate together as a team

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter to: careers@dearbornestates.co.uk