Event Co-Ordinator

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Job title Event Co-Ordinator Job reference  Date posted 02/11/2026 Final date to receive applications 23/11/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary grade D - £27,274 - £28,153 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Sport & Leisure Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £27,274 - £28,153

Location:
Derby Arena

Hours: 37 hours a week

Working Hours:
The role is based around Derby Arena's operating hours of 05:30-22:30 Monday-Friday and 06:15-19:30 Saturday-Sunday. Due to the nature of the events industry, occasional late evenings, weekends and bank holidays will be required to support event delivery.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

The Opportunity Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events and creating memorable customer experiences?

Derby Arena is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Event Co-Ordinator to join our Events team. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From national sporting events and exhibitions to conferences, meetings and community activities, you'll play a key part in bringing events to life from initial enquiry through to successful delivery.

Working in one of Derby's premier event venues, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with clients, suppliers, event crews and colleagues across the business to ensure every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you

• Managing event and meeting room enquiries from initial contact through to event delivery.
• Planning, coordinating and delivering a wide range of sporting, cultural and corporate events.
• Acting as the main point of contact for event organisers, ensuring their requirements are met before, during and after their event.
• Producing event documentation, schedules and communications to support successful event delivery.
• Liaising with suppliers, contractors, event crews and internal teams to coordinate equipment, staffing and logistics.
• Conducting client show-rounds and supporting sales activity to help grow the events business.
• Maintaining event booking systems, customer databases and administrative processes.
• Assisting with venue setup, presentation and operational checks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Supporting the promotion of Derby Arena by contributing to social media content and event marketing activity.
• Working flexibly, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, to support event operations when required.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and takes pride in creating successful events.

You will have:

• Experience planning, coordinating or delivering events, ideally within a sporting, leisure, cultural or hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to build positive relationships with clients, customers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and other booking or event management systems.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• A positive, approachable and professional attitude.

A relevant leisure, events or hospitality qualification and experience within a busy events venue would be…