Events coordinator & activity Work, Jobs in Paignton, Dev (with Salaries)

Events Coordinator & Activity Leader
Sporty Stars TQ —Newton Abbot
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Social media management
- Customer service
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Wellbeing and lifestyle co-ordinator
Hadleigh Court —Torquay
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Relationship Manager/ DDSL
Tubers Academy —Torquay
- £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Business development
- Supervising experience
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Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
Sanctuary Care —Exeter
- £13.27 an hour
- Nursing home
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Administrative and Projects Coordinator
SPL Strategies —Exeter
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Volunteer Coordinator
Powderham Castle —Exeter
- £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Events Coordinator
Haven —Exmouth
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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House Services Coordinator (Part Time)
Oxygen House —Exeter
- £16,200 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Estates Coordinator
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Exeter
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Overtime
- Patient care
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Market Research Analyst (Insights Coordinator)
Exeter Students' Guild —Exeter
- From £26,586 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- HTML
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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Employability Coordinator
Exeter College —Exeter
- £25,456 - £26,832 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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House Services Coordinator
Oxygen House Ltd —Exeter
- Up to £12.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Buckland Care —Bovey Tracey
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Marketing
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Skills Group —Plymouth
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
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Events Coordinator & Activity Leader

Sporty Stars TQ
Newton Abbot

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Job details

Full-time
£12.71 - £14.00 an hour

Benefits

Company pension
Company events
Free or subsidised travel
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Social media management
Customer service
Sports coaching
Microsoft Office
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Organisational skills
IT
Events management
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Full-Time Events Coordinator & Activity Leader

Location: Hybrid – Office based in Newton Abbot with travel across South Devon (Torquay, Brixham, Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and surrounding areas)

Salary: £12.71–£14.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 35–40 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends)

Closing Date: Applications considered as received.

About Sporty Stars

Sporty Stars is one of South Devon's leading providers of children's sports coaching, holiday camps, wraparound childcare, international student programmes and community events.

Every year we deliver hundreds of exciting activities including:

Holiday Camps
After-school clubs
Glow in the Dark Sports
Archery Tag
Nerf Wars
Inflatables
Zorbing
International Student Activities
Sports Coaching
Birthday Parties
School Activity Days
Community Events
Summer Programmes

Our mission is simple: to inspire children to be active, build confidence and create unforgettable experiences.

As our company continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and energetic Events Coordinator & Activity Leader to join our team.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

You'll split your time between organising events behind the scenes and leading activities with children out in schools and the community.

One day you could be organising a large Glow in the Dark Sports event, the next leading a holiday camp, visiting schools, supervising an international student excursion or helping develop exciting new programmes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys both administration and being active, thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves working with children.

Key ResponsibilitiesEvent Planning & Coordination

Plan, organise and coordinate a wide variety of children's events.
Schedule coaches, venues and equipment.
Liaise with schools, parents and partner organisations.
Produce event timetables and delivery plans.
Manage event bookings and customer enquiries.
Ensure events are fully staffed and prepared.
Organise resources, transport and equipment.
Support marketing campaigns and promotional events.
Identify opportunities to grow existing programmes and introduce new events.

Activity Leadership

Deliver engaging sports and activity sessions for children aged 4–16.
Lead holiday camps and activity days.
Deliver Glow in the Dark Sports sessions.
Support wraparound childcare provision.
Lead games, team challenges and enrichment activities.
Deliver activities for international students during summer programmes.
Supervise educational visits and excursions.
Ensure every session is fun, inclusive and well organised.

Administration

Respond to emails and telephone enquiries.
Maintain booking systems and registers.
Produce risk assessments where required.
Assist with Ofsted paperwork and compliance.
Prepare registers, session plans and resources.
Complete accident and incident reports.
Monitor stock and equipment.

Customer Service

Build positive relationships with schools, parents and community organisations.
Deliver exceptional customer service.
Represent Sporty Stars professionally at all times.
Ensure customer feedback is acted upon and standards remain high.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated.
Passionate about working with children.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
A confident communicator.
Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Professional and reliable.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Calm under pressure.
Flexible and willing to work across different venues.
Creative with new ideas for activities and events.

Essential Requirements

Experience working with children or young people.
Excellent organisational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent time management.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Access to a vehicle.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
Safeguarding and Child Protection Training (or willingness to complete).
First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Experience

Sports coaching qualifications.
Holiday camp leadership.
Event planning or event management.
Education or childcare experience.
Customer service experience.
Marketing or social media knowledge.
Experience working with international students.
Ofsted childcare knowledge.
Outdoor activity leadership.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate (£12.71–£14.00 depending on experience).
Performance-related bonuses.
Company pension.
Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
Company events.
Free or subsidised travel where applicable.
On-site parking.
Hybrid working for administrative duties.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Opportunities to progress into management roles as the company grows.
A friendly, supportive and ambitious team environment.
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

Why Join Sporty Stars?

At Sporty Stars, we believe every child deserves memorable experiences that build confidence, encourage healthy lifestyles and create lasting friendships.

As part of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering exciting events and activities that have a positive impact across schools and communities throughout South Devon. If you're looking for a rewarding role with variety, responsibility and opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role to:

[email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension

Work Location: In person

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