Local Event Coordinator-North West England

CSSC SPORTS & LEISURE; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CSSC SPORTS & LEISURE is seeking a Local Event Coordinator to deliver engaging local events in North West England. The role involves collaboration with various partners and communities to ensure events are well-organized and inclusive, while also managing logistics and budgets effectively. Candidates should have extensive event planning experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Free CSSC Membership

90 minutes of wellbeing time per week

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent company pension schemes

Training and Development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
• Ability to manage budgets and handle multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics for local member events.
• Liaise with venues, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate event success through feedback and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Local Event Coordinator

Remote based in North West England

Fixed term contract: initially 12 months with potential to extend.

Job Purpose:

To plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of local events across North West England, ensuring each event is well-organised, inclusive, and engaging for local communities. The Local Event Coordinator will collaborate closely with partners, local authorities, suppliers, volunteers, and members to deliver high-quality, unique and memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage logistics for a variety of local member events, making sure all events are accessible and attractive to both existing and potential members.
• Liaise with relevant external and internal contacts such as venues, suppliers, CSSC’s ticketing platform, Head Office departments, and volunteers.
• Complete all relevant compliance work such as risk assessments and public liability checks.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring value for money and accurate financial tracking.
• Promote events via social media, email campaigns, posters, and local press in collaboration with marketing teams.
• Oversee event setup and breakdown where applicable, managing on-site logistics and resolving any issues on the day.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with events.
• Evaluate event success through feedback, data collection, and post-event reporting.

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
• Ability to analyse member insights to inform event planning for CSSC members and to attract potential new members.
• Work collaboratively with the Regional Team to develop and implement strategies aimed at supporting membership growth and ensure positive member experiences.
• Build a rapport with CSSC volunteers and understand skillsets in order to correctly identify support necessary for events.
• Confident in using IT systems and ticketing platforms to effectively promote events across appropriate channels.

Desirable:

• Experience working with community groups, charities, membership organisations or not for profits.
• Knowledge of health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Familiarity with marketing or PR for events.
• First Aid or event safety training.
• Previous experience with ticketing platforms or willingness to learn.

What We Offer:

• 24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Free CSSC Membership.
• 90 minutes of wellbeing time per week.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent company pension schemes.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us:

We are a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 124,000 members. Our vision is to inspire our members to explore new ways to be active and healthy. Our four organisation values are Passionate, Progressive, Supportive, and Social.

Closing date : Wednesday 25th June

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