Junior Planner - Event Staffing

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events team in Chichester is seeking a Junior Planner to support recruiting and coordinating event staff and volunteers for memorable experiences. The ideal candidate has previous administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers access to wellbeing programs, ongoing training, and benefits like free event tickets and gym membership. Join the team and help create unforgettable moments.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing programme

Free event tickets

Gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous admin experience in a busy environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the event season.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, onboarding, and communicating with event staff and volunteers.
• Assigning roles and managing team logistics across exciting live events.
• Ensuring smooth operations from prep to payroll reconciliation.
• Supporting event staffing areas and keeping everything running like clockwork.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

IT skills, especially Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Brilliant written communication skills

Team player

Job description

Every year, we surprise and delight thousands of guests, and we couldn’t do it without an amazing crew behind the scenes. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and super-organised Junior Planner to join our passionate Event Staffing Team. You’ll play a key role in recruiting, coordinating, and supporting the pool of casual workers and volunteers who help create unforgettable experiences, from spectacular public events to more intimate private gatherings.

What you'll be doing:

• Sourcing, onboarding, and communicating with event staff and volunteers
• Assigning roles and managing team logistics across exciting live events
• Ensuring smooth operations from prep to payroll reconciliation
• Supporting event staffing areas and keeping everything running like clockwork
• Adapting quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment

What we're looking for:

• Previous admin experience in a busy environment
• Excellent organisation and IT skills—especially Microsoft Office
• Eagle-eyed attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Brilliant written communication skills and warm confidence when talking to others
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the event season
• Friendly team player who thrives under pressure and is ready to help wherever needed

What you'll get:

• Access to our full wellbeing programme
• Free event tickets and gym membership
• A healthcare cash plan
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This role is both operational and administrative, and ideal for someone who wants to be right at the heart of delivering something truly unique.

Ready to join the team? Hit ‘apply’ and help us make the magic happen.