Shows and Events Coordinator

Job Summary

Shows and Events Coordinator at Suffolk Jobs Direct (Ipswich Borough Council).

• Contract:
  
  Annualised, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0554
• Salary: £30,518 – £32,061 per annum
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE

• Act as first point of contact for producers, promoters, and agents visiting the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange.
• Lead and manage event visits, ensuring technical riders, specifications, and CAD drawings are interpreted and applied correctly.
• Plan and coordinate technical aspects of events, including sound, lighting, rigging, and staging.
• Schedule and manage the venue’s weekly roster, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate technicians, casual staff and agency crew, ensuring clear communication and high standards.
• Maintain and uphold health and safety standards across all venues.
• Provide leadership in fast‑moving arts environment, working well under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and customer experience.

• Good technical knowledge of sound, lighting, rigging and staging.
• Methodical and organised, able to manage time efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in health and safety in entertainment or related sector.
• A-level standard or equivalent in a technical related profession desirable.
• Proactive, creative, strong work ethic.

• Career average pension scheme
• Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• Subsidised parking for work and leisure
• Public transport discounts
• Free swimming and gym membership
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to work with great colleagues

Please complete your application online by visiting our recruitment website. CVs are not accepted. For an informal discussion, email Tom Dransfield (t).

1 pm, 15 January 2026.

Week commencing 19 January 2026.

Early applications are encouraged. If you require assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. We reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and may close the opportunity once sufficient applications are received.