Exciting opportunity in the Leisure, Heritage & Events Sector. This is temporary work with the possibility of becoming permanent after 5-6 months.

Join a thriving cultural destination that welcomes nearly a million visitors each year, offering everything from weddings and film shoots to sports events and museum exhibitions. We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Events Coordinator to help deliver unforgettable experiences.

As Commercial Sales & Events Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the commercial department’s operations, ensuring every event runs smoothly and guests have a first-class experience. This is a varied, dynamic role ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, customer service, and getting stuck into the full event lifecycle.

• Assist with putting together event, venue hire and catering packages, carrying out market research.

• Manage client communication from initial enquiry through to post-event follow-up.

• Maintain accurate data entry on the venue booking system, ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Create detailed function sheets to support smooth event delivery.

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, managing stock levels and equipment inventories.

• Support website updates with event and booking information.

• Proactively identify sales opportunities for venue hire and event packages.

• Coordinate venue hire and room bookings for meetings, conferences, weddings, and corporate functions.

• Oversee film/photo shoots, including venue preparation and restoration.

• Conduct client show-rounds and venue tours.

• Manage room set-up, equipment testing, and post-event resets.

• Book and supervise casual and agency staff during events.

• Ensure food hygiene and allergen procedures are correctly followed.

• Handle financial administration including invoicing, purchase orders and payroll data.

• Support budget management by upselling services and achieving income targets.

• Attend networking events to build relationships and attract new clients.

• Adhere to Health & Safety, fire safety and emergency procedures.

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in event sales, planning, and coordination.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients, staff, volunteers, and contractors.

• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

• Solid literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

• Health & Safety awareness, with willingness to undertake any required training.

• Desirable: Experience with stock management, emergency procedures, or charitable organisations.

You’ll bring strong organisational skills, a passion for customer service, and previous experience in events coordination. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, flexible, and thrives in a busy, varied environment.