Events Logistics & Bookings Specialist

Badminton England; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in-office)

Office at National Badminton Centre

Job summary

Badminton England is seeking an Events Coordinator – Bookings & Logistics to help deliver our national competitions and education activities. Based at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes, the role combines administration with hands-on logistics.

The position is full-time on a fixed-term maternity cover, offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office (including Thursdays). Salary is £25,000 per year.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint.
• Experience in logistics coordination or event operations.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with suppliers, couriers and external partners.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with administrative systems and databases.
• Ability to design processes, problem solve and respond to logistical challenges.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to safely handle, pack and manage physical resources and equipment.
• Understanding of sports events operations.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements of teams for bookings and logistics and deliver efficient solutions.
• Manage venue bookings for courses, competitions and events.
• Build and manage relationships with venues, identifying efficiencies and costs.
• Undertake booking requirements for Development Team programmes.
• Oversee logistics for competitions, including packing, dispatching and tracking equipment.
• Support event delivery to ensure all logistical elements are prepared and delivered on schedule.
• Raise invoices and purchase orders; manage player payments including refunds via PayPal.
• Support delivery of competition through entries, volunteering, accreditation and systems.
• Attend approximately five events per season and assist delivery.

Skills

MS Office

Logistics coordination

Event operations

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Vendor management

Job description

Badminton England is seeking an Events Coordinator – Bookings & Logistics to help deliver our national competitions and education activities. Based at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes, the role combines administration with hands-on logistics.

The position is full-time on a fixed-term maternity cover, offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office (including Thursdays). Salary is £25,000 per year.