Events Coordinator

Events Coordinator

£28,840 per annum plus tronc and fantastic benefits

40 hours per week across 5 days (including evenings and weekends). Based onsite - BA7

A driving license is required for this role

Advert closes: 20th October 2025

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Create show-stopping moments that guests remember forever.

Our Events Coordinator

You’ll be the organisational heartbeat behind our workshops, group visits and estate-wide events—planning details, syncing departments, and delivering seamless experiences that reflect the quality and character of The Newt in Somerset. Expect variety, pace, collaboration and the joy of seeing exceptional ideas come to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Events Manager with planning, coordination and delivery of events across the estate.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and partners for smooth execution.
• Manage logistics: schedules, set-up, supplier liaison and on-the-day coordination.
• Maintain accurate event documentation, budgets and records.
• Help develop new concepts and refine existing experiences for members and guests.
• Evaluate event performance and feed back for continual improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and risk assessments.
• Represent the Events Team at site meetings and support estate-wide initiatives.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in event coordination or management (luxury hospitality or heritage settings ideal).
• Exceptionally organised, calm under pressure and detail driven.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office; financially aware with an eye on budgets.
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and with external suppliers.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as required.
• Familiarity with event tools (e.g., Opera, Acuity, ResDiary, Sage, HubSpot, Trello) beneficial.
• Full, clean driving licence (required).

Where you’ll be working

The Events team is at the core of all activity across the estate. It is a team made up of the Events Manager, 3 Event Coordinators, 1 Hotel Events Coordinator, and 1 Education and Children’s Activities Coordinator. The team work closely with all departments across the estate from the Gardening teams, Restaurant teams, FOH Hotel teams, Engineering teams, and Creative teams to produce and deliver exceptional events for our members and guests.

Who are we – The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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