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House Events Administrator
- Location
- Chichester
- Recruiter
- The Goodwood Estate
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary
- £19,984 per annum plus excellent benefits
Job description
House Events Administrator
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.