Junior Planner - Event Staffing

Salary
£ 26,644.80 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time - Monday to Friday plus event days
Closing
25 May 2026



Every year, we bring unforgettable events to life for thousands of guests - and it all starts with the people behind the scenes.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Junior Event Staffing Planner to join our passionate Event Staffing Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to be right at the heart of live event delivery, supporting the recruitment, coordination and care of our casual workers and volunteers who make everything happen.

From large-scale, show‑stopping public events to more intimate private occasions, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time - fully briefed, supported and ready to deliver exceptional experiences.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting the recruitment, onboarding and coordination of casual event staff and volunteers
  • Allocating roles, preparing event materials and helping teams feel informed and confident
  • Managing event staffing administration, including data input, communications and documentation
  • Supporting staff check‑in, welfare and uniforms on event days
  • Processing timesheets and supporting payroll reconciliation post‑event
  • Adapting quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, live event environment

What you’ll bring

  • Prior experience in an office or admin role within a busy environment
  • Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Clear written communication skills and confidence when communicating with others
  • A proactive, can‑do attitude and willingness to support the wider team
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during the event season

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 is a varied, hands‑on role, combining administration with live event delivery - perfect for someone who thrives on pace, teamwork and seeing the impact of their work in real time.

Ready to be part of something special? Hit ‘apply’ and help us bring extraordinary events to life.




The Goodwood Estate

Welcome to Goodwood

Goodwood, a beautiful and unique estate in West Sussex, is famous for delivering extraordinary experiences for the c.1 million people who visit each year. The 600 strong team working here are key to its success.

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Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX

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