House Events Administrator

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Group Performance Share scheme

Health cash plan

Exclusive discounts and experiences

Job summary

West Sussex.info is looking for a part-time House Events Administrator at Goodwood House. This pivotal role involves supporting the planning and delivery of events, coordinating staffing, managing attendance systems, and ensuring that each event runs smoothly.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior administrative experience in a fast-paced environment. The role offers unique experiences and perks like free event tickets and health cash plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
• Planning and coordinating staffing for House events.
• Managing time and attendance systems for casual staff.
• Monitoring labour costs against revenue and reporting insights.
• Owning purchase order processes and tracking invoices.
• Maintaining the House events calendar and ensuring clear visibility.
• Coordinating event updates with planners and operational teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Location Chichester

Contract Permanent

Hours Part Time- 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday

House Meetings & Events | Goodwood House

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.