Event Planner - Goodwood Road Racing Club - Chichester

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent event organization in Chichester is seeking an Event Planner to join their team. This role involves curating and executing a diverse calendar of events for members, including driving tours, balls, and unique social gatherings. A successful candidate should have experience in the event industry and strong organizational skills. Exceptional social events and benefits, including free gym membership and event tickets, are part of the offer.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Free tickets to events

Free gym/health club membership

Exceptional calendar of social events

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the event industry.
• Previous budgeting and/or revenue management responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• An understanding of automotive and motorsport events would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Curate and deliver a diverse calendar of events for members.
• Support member experiences at flagship motorsport events.
• Showcase attention to detail and organisational flair.

Skills

Experience in event industry

Budgeting/revenue management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management skills

Understanding of automotive events

Job description

The Goodwood Road Racing Club (GRRC) is world‑renowned among motorsport enthusiasts and led by The Duke of Richmond. Imagine yourself at the heart of our events, driving them from concept to execution, and creating unforgettable moments for our passionate members.

Due to exciting growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Event Planner to join our Goodwood Road Racing Club. This is a fantastic time to become part of a fun and friendly team who thrive on delivering exceptional experiences with high standards.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for curating and delivering a diverse calendar of events for our GRRC members, including driving tours, balls, track days, and unique social gatherings. You’ll also play a key part in supporting our member experiences at our flagship motorsport events – Members’ Meeting, Festival of Speed and Revival.

This is a brilliant opportunity to showcase your impeccable attention to detail, organisational flair, and administrative skills. We’re looking for someone who’s process‑driven, a strong team player, and ready to get stuck in.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of working in the event industry
• Previous budgeting and/or revenue management responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• An understanding of automotive and motorsport events would be an advantage

What you’ll get:

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Free tickets to our events
• Free gym/health club membership
• An exceptional calendar of social events throughout the year

Due to the rural location of the Goodwood Estate, reliable transport is essential for daily commuting.