At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and manage events, ensuring everything runs smoothly at Goodwood House.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Goodwood House, known for its unique experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy free event tickets, health cash plans, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to grow and thrive.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of exciting events and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin roles, strong organisational skills, and great communication.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive House Events Administrator to join our House Meetings & Events team. This is a pivotal role supporting the seamless planning and delivery of exceptional experiences within Goodwood House. Working closely with both the Butler and Kitchen teams, you’ll be at the centre of operations - coordinating people, processes and information to ensure every event runs smoothly.
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries, providing a professional and timely response.
- Planning and coordinating staffing for House events, ensuring accurate forecasting in line with budgets.
- Managing time and attendance systems, lieu time trackers, and supporting payroll processes for casual staff.
- Monitoring labour costs against revenue, reporting insights and identifying any variances.
- Owning purchase order processes, including raising and approving invoices across front and back of house.
- Supporting financial administration, including food and beverage reporting and invoice tracking.
- Maintaining the House events calendar to ensure clear visibility and avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Coordinating event updates with planners and communicating key details to operational teams.
- Supporting compliance across employment practices, health & safety, and food hygiene standards.
What you’ll have:
- Prior experience in an administrative role within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A good understanding of financial and administrative processes.
- Experience within food and beverage or events (desirable).
What you’ll bring:
- A positive, proactive approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Confidence working across teams and building effective relationships.
- The ability to take ownership and see tasks through to completion.
- A collaborative mindset and a genuine sense of pride in your work.
What you’ll get:
- Free event tickets.
- Group Performance Share scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Access to a range of exclusive discounts and experiences.
- A unique working environment at the heart of Goodwood House.
At Goodwood, we celebrate individuality and are committed to creating extraordinary experiences. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy bringing plans to life behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
House Events Administrator in Chichester employer: The Goodwood Estate Company Limited
Goodwood House is an exceptional employer that offers a unique working environment at the heart of its historic estate, where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a House Events Administrator, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values individuality and provides opportunities for professional growth, alongside perks such as free event tickets and exclusive discounts. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to delivering extraordinary experiences while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding career.
Contact Details:
The Goodwood Estate Company Limited Recruitment Team
