Events Coordinator (full-time, term-time)

KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College School is seeking an events coordinator starting September 2025. This full-time role involves supporting major events, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will work with various stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery, contributing to the vibrant school community.

Benefits

Healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership

Lunch during term time

Qualifications

• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of major events across the school.
• Coordinate and arrange events to ensure smooth execution.
• Work closely with staff, pupils, visitors, and parents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Level Qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Start Date: 1^st September 2025

Salary: competitive (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

We are seeking to appoint an events coordinator from September 2025. This is a new role at King’s and is an exciting opportunity to support the successful delivery of major events across the school. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will work with teaching staff and professional services staff to ensure that events are coordinated and arranged such that they run smoothly and successfully. The post will involve working closely with all stakeholders within the King’s community, including staff, pupils, visitors and parents.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, term-time only.

Person Specification

Essential:

• GCSE Level Qualification or equivalent including English and Maths
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Forms) and the ability and willingness to learn other bespoke programs
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to form relationships quickly and successfully excellent judgment and diplomacy when dealing with staff, parents and pupils
• Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage a busy workload and work independently
• A ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to take on tasks that arise
• Calmness, proactivity, positivity and the ability to problem-solve under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confident, effective and assured communication skills, both in written and verbal form
• Ability to build strong relationships quickly and successfully at all levels
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• An evaluative approach to events
• The ability to act as both mediator and manager as the needs of an event require
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role including some weekends and evenings
• A flexible and supportive team player who is willing do whatever is required
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable:

• Role specific qualifications or training
• Prior experience of events coordination within a secondary school environment
• Experience of a similar role and/or work in an educational environment
• Experience in graphic design Experience with box office systems such as Spektrix (alternatively, training will be provided)

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Wednesday 4^th June 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 11^th June 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.