Job Description

Deputy Events Coordinator - Seasonal Contract

Responsible for:

Supporting Park Events & Openings.

Responsible to:

Events Coordinator.

Contract:

Seasonal (July - Nov) - self-employed contract.

Salary

: 14 per hour

Payment

The Avon Valley Country Park Ltd Sub Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the payment of their own National Insurance Contributions and for payment of their own Income/Corporation Tax and VAT.Payment will be subject to an invoice being submitted at the end of each month Comment end

Purpose of the Job

As Deputy Events Coordinator, you will support the planning and operations of events under the direction of the Events Ops Coordinator. You will assist in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of activities, staffing, and customer experiences throughout seasonal periods.

Contracted Hours & Working Periods

This role operates on an annualised hours contract, meaning working hours vary across the year in line with key event periods. The contracted hours are spread across the following operational periods:

Summer Opening

01st July - 1st September 2025

5 days per week, 09:00 - 18:00

Pumpkin Patch (

Weekends)

1st -28 th September, Event Build Up

3th - 4th October, 9th - 11th October

16th - 18th October,

22nd - 31st October

09:00 - 21:30. .

Key Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing seasonal and event staffing, ensuring all activities are appropriately timed, communicated, and clicker counted. Support the coordination of event logistics, ensuring areas are appropriately staffed and resourced each day Assist with issuing and recording of event uniforms, radios, clickers, and other necessary equipment. Maintain a visible presence on-site, assisting staff and providing customer service as needed. Collect and compile feedback data for review after each event period.

Other Duties

Provide administrative assistance for customer service and operational meetings (including note-taking). Assist in organising social events for staff. Support the investigation of event-related incidents and first aid incidents.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to Health & Safety procedures and COSHH regulations regarding equipment, materials, and general safety. Help monitor staff compliance with policies and procedures. Assist with updates and improvements to operational procedures and risk assessments. Support routine risk assessments, accident reports, and incident management procedures. Act as an appointed First Aider when required.

Quality Standards & People Management

Ensure staff are informed about event schedules. Help ensure staff adhere to uniform and appearance standards. Support recruitment, inductions, and training of seasonal staff. Assist in maintaining staff performance and engagement during events.

Key Skills & Attributes

Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and management to ensure smooth event operations. Aspiration: Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences and maintaining high-quality events. Drive: A proactive and solution-focused attitude, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Brilliance: Commitment to maintaining high standards and continuously improving operations. Responsibility: A strong sense of accountability and care for customer and staff well-being.

Overall

This role is a seasonal position and may vary in responsibilities based on operational needs. The Deputy Events Coordinator will support the Events Coordinator to ensure events run efficiently and customer experiences are of the highest standard.

Confidentiality must be maintained at all times, in line with company policies and relevant data protection legislation.

Job Types: Freelance, Volunteer

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Application question(s):

What event management experience do you have? What is your favourite cartoon character and why? Tell us about the most memorable or fun event you've ever attended and what you'd steal from it for our events.
Work Location: In person