Adele Carr Recruitment is supporting a well-established and fast-paced organisation in the events & entertainment industry to recruit a Bookings Coordinator. This full-time role, based in Bolton, offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and an exciting industry where no two days are the same. You'll enjoy a friendly environment, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in a lively and varied position.
Salary & Benefits:
- £26,000+ per annum (Salary depending on experience)
- Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
- Flexible start between 8:00am and 9:30am, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with long service)
- Free onsite parking
- Regular team-building events
- Smart-casual dress code
- Employee Assistance Programme - free mental health support, legal advice and cashback on health expenses
- Occupational therapist onsite
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Coming in 2026: Onsite gym
What will be expected of you:
As Bookings Coordinator, you'll be responsible for scheduling and managing crew bookings across multiple live events, shows, and venues throughout the UK. Working alongside a close-knit team, your role will involve balancing long-term planning with fast-paced, last-minute change, all while keeping a calm, professional approach.
- Coordinate and manage crew bookings for a wide range of live events and projects
- Build strong working relationships with crew members and clients over the phone and email
- React quickly to booking changes, cancellations, and urgent requests
- Maintain accurate records of all bookings and schedules using internal systems
- Use negotiation and persuasion skills to confirm availability and fill gaps efficiently
- Communicate with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations
- Uphold a high standard of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information
What we are looking for:
- A confident communicator with a professional and friendly phone manner
- Experience in a coordination, scheduling, bookings, or office-based admin role
- Quick-thinking and calm under pressure, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Previous experience in negotiation, persuasion, or sales is a bonus
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook or Gmail)
- A positive, team-player attitude with a sense of responsibility
If you're looking for a role with variety, pace, and purpose - and want to be part of a down-to-earth team supporting the UK's live events industry - this could be the perfect fit.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
