
Sports and Events Coordinator
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, SGS College, WISE Campus, New Road, Bristol, BS34 8LP6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Business support, administration and corporate services
- Student support, learning and progress
- Apprenticeships and commercial services
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £31,815.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in Sport, Leisure Management, Management, Events, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Experience coordinating bookings, events, sports activities or customer services within a busy environment.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules effectively.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working with customers, clubs, community organisations and partners.
- Knowledge of sports facility operations, venue management, health and safety, safeguarding and event delivery.
This role requires regular evening and weekend working throughout the year to ensure matches, events and commercial activities are delivered to a high standard from a hospitality, customer service and operational perspective. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, with time worked balanced across the working week.
What the college offers its staff
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
Further information about the job
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day operation, booking and utilisation of SGS sports facilities, ensuring an excellent experience for all users.
- Act as the main point of contact for sports clubs, governing bodies, community organisations, commercial customers and facility hirers.
- Plan and support the delivery of sporting events, tournaments, competitions and community programmes across SGS venues.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships that increase facility usage, community engagement and commercial opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with Sports Academies, curriculum teams and operational departments to maximise the use and impact of SGS facilities.
- Promote SGS WISE and wider sports facilities, helping to grow participation, attract new customers and support commercial income targets.
Commitment to safeguarding
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on college website (opens in new tab)About South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 14 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 14 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- PeopleAndCulure@sgscol.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01453 761283
Discover your role at SGS College
If you're passionate about education's role in our communities, eager to make a difference and ready to join an ambitious organisation, SGS College could be the place for you.At SGS, every role plays a part in helping futures; whether you are in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes or leading change.
Whatever your background, you will be helping learners grow in confidence, skills and ambition. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, explore our current opportunities and find your place at SGS.
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