Events Co-ordinator

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Melksham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (including Bank Holid­

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme: up to £1,000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust is expanding Melksham Gardens and seeks an enthusiastic Events Co-ordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme of in‑house events and activities for residents, aligning with their interests and wellbeing.

You’ll collaborate with external suppliers and colleagues across departments to run events smoothly, engage with the local community, and help establish a welcoming, vibrant home from the very beginning as the new care home opens.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience of planning and delivering activities and events that enrich people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of in-house events and activities for residents.
• Work with external suppliers and colleagues across departments to ensure events run smoothly.
• Engage with the local community and help promote Melksham Gardens as a welcoming place to live, work and visit.

Job description

We’re one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide.

At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you’ll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we’re a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.

We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we’re currently modernising our portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.

As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more.

Events Co-ordinator

Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Pay Rate: £13.67 per hour

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

MELKSHAM GARDENS – A BRAND-NEW CARE HOME OPENING IN 2027

Be part of something from the very beginning.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Events Co-ordinator to join the team at Melksham Gardens, our brand-new 80-bed care home in Melksham.

A LITTLE ABOUT MELKSHAM GARDENS

Our new purpose-built home on Longleaze Lane will provide residential, nursing and dementia care, alongside respite and day care.

The home will feature 80 en‑suite bedrooms, landscaped gardens, private dining, a cinema, gym and wellbeing facilities, activities room, salon and spa, and family accommodation. Innovative technology, including circadian lighting and acoustic monitoring, will support our person-centred approach to care.

Designed around residents’ comfort, wellbeing and independence, Melksham Gardens will provide a welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, make meaningful connections and feel part of a thriving community.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Joining a brand-new home is exciting – but it is also different.

Depending on the progress of the home, you may join us during the preparation and mobilisation period or as we welcome our first residents. Your exact start date may therefore be subject to change and could be later than initially anticipated.

We’re looking for someone who is creative, adaptable and excited to help shape a home from the very beginning. Your ideas, enthusiasm and organisational skills will be invaluable as we develop an engaging programme of events and activities that reflects the interests of our residents and brings people together.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help establish Melksham Gardens within the local community, build relationships with local organisations and suppliers, and create memorable experiences for residents, their families and friends from the moment the home opens.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events Co-ordinator will play a pivotal role in delivering a first‑class experience for our residents.

You’ll assist the Events Manager in planning, organising and delivering a varied programme of in‑house events and activities. These will form an important part of our commitment to providing an enriching lifestyle, helping residents enjoy meaningful experiences, maintain their interests and make the most of every day.

Events will typically take place monthly and will reflect the calendar year, national celebrations and, most importantly, the interests and preferences of our residents.

You’ll work closely with external suppliers and colleagues across different departments to ensure each event runs smoothly and delivers an excellent experience. From coordinating arrangements and managing practical details to helping create memorable occasions, you’ll play an important part in bringing ideas to life.

There will also be opportunities to engage with the local community, build partnerships and help promote Melksham Gardens as a welcoming place to live, work and visit.

As part of a brand-new home, you’ll have the opportunity to help develop our events programme, introduce fresh ideas and establish traditions that residents can look forward to and enjoy for years to come.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have knowledge or experience of planning and delivering activities and events that enrich people’s lives, helping them enjoy new experiences, pursue their interests and live life to the full.

You’ll bring creativity, positive energy and excellent organisational skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to manage different priorities effectively. You’ll enjoy working with people, building relationships and collaborating with colleagues, suppliers and members of the local community.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about creating meaningful experiences for older people and understand the importance of making activities inclusive, engaging and tailored to individual needs and preferences.

You’ll be proactive, adaptable and full of ideas, with the enthusiasm to help establish a new home and develop an events programme that reflects its values and personality. You’ll take pride in delivering first‑class hospitality, promoting health and wellbeing and helping build a strong sense of community within the home and the surrounding area.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work. We’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in.

We’re committed to supporting our colleagues to grow and develop, offering opportunities for training and development within a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

BE PART OF THE BEGINNING

If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together through memorable events and activities, we’d love to hear from you.

Come and help us make Melksham Gardens a truly exceptional place to live, work and belong, creating experiences that bring joy to our residents and help establish a vibrant community from the very beginning.