Crew Bookings Coordinator

Adele Carr Recruitment is supporting a well-established and fast-paced organisation in the events & entertainment industry to recruit a Bookings Coordinator. This full-time role, based in Bolton, offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team and an exciting industry where no two days are the same. You'll enjoy a friendly environment, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in a lively and varied position.

Salary & Benefits:

• £26,000+ per annum (Salary depending on experience)
• Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Flexible start between 8:00am and 9:30am, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with long service)
• Free onsite parking
• Regular team-building events
• Smart-casual dress code
• Employee Assistance Programme - free mental health support, legal advice and cashback on health expenses
• Occupational therapist onsite
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Coming in 2026: Onsite gym

What will be expected of you:

As Bookings Coordinator, you'll be responsible for scheduling and managing crew bookings across multiple live events, shows, and venues throughout the UK. Working alongside a close-knit team, your role will involve balancing long-term planning with fast-paced, last-minute change, all while keeping a calm, professional approach.

• Coordinate and manage crew bookings for a wide range of live events and projects
• Build strong working relationships with crew members and clients over the phone and email
• React quickly to booking changes, cancellations, and urgent requests
• Maintain accurate records of all bookings and schedules using internal systems
• Use negotiation and persuasion skills to confirm availability and fill gaps efficiently
• Communicate with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations
• Uphold a high standard of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information

What we are looking for:

• A confident communicator with a professional and friendly phone manner
• Experience in a coordination, scheduling, bookings, or office-based admin role
• Quick-thinking and calm under pressure, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Previous experience in negotiation, persuasion, or sales is a bonus
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook or Gmail)
• A positive, team-player attitude with a sense of responsibility

If you're looking for a role with variety, pace, and purpose - and want to be part of a down-to-earth team supporting the UK's live events industry - this could be the perfect fit.