Taking place on Sunday 18 April 2027, 11am-4pm, at Halesworth Market Place, Sunday Funday is a free, family-friendly community event expected to welcome 500-700 people. With a Kings and Queens theme, the event will offer a fun, imaginative and inclusive programme of activities and entertainment for families and the wider community. The coordinator will lead the event from initial planning through to delivery and breakdown, developing an engaging programme while managing all practical and operational arrangements. Key responsibilities include: Planning and coordinating all aspects of the event. Developing a creative programme of free activities and entertainment. Identifying and coordinating performers, suppliers and activity providers. Managing the event delivery budget and supplier costs. Organising licences, permissions and road closure applications. Coordinating site layout, equipment, infrastructure and logistics. Overseeing risk assessments, health and safety, safeguarding and accessibility arrangements. Working with INK on marketing and communications. Leading event-day operations, including set-up and breakdown. About you You will have experience independently planning and delivering public events, festivals or community activities. You'll be highly organised, creative and confident managing budgets, suppliers, deadlines and logistics. You'll also have excellent communication skills, a practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to take ownership while working closely with the INK team. A separate event delivery budget will be provided, alongside an agreed freelance coordinator's fee in the region of £3,000-£4,500, depending on experience. To apply: Please send your CV and a few lines explaining why you would be suitable for the role to [email protected] by 16 November 2026. Experience independently planning and delivering public events, festivals or community activities. Take overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering Sunday Funday 2027. If you have the experience, creativity and enthusiasm to deliver Sunday Funday, we'd love to hear from you. Please email: A current CV a few lines about why you would be good for this role Email: [email protected] Closing date: 16 November 2026, 8pmJob Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience managing budgets, suppliers, contractors and event logistics.
Understanding of event licensing, permissions, road closures and health and safety requirements.
A creative approach to developing activities and entertainment for families and diverse audiences.
A commitment to accessibility, inclusion and community participation.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach, with confidence to make decisions and resolve problems.
The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the INK team.Job Responsibilities
Develop an engaging, creative and inclusive programme of free activities and entertainment.
Identify and coordinate performers, activity providers, suppliers and community groups.
Manage the event delivery budget, obtain quotes and monitor expenditure.
Organise necessary licences, permissions, approvals and road closure applications.
Coordinate site layout, equipment, infrastructure, signage and event logistics.
Oversee risk assessments, health and safety, safeguarding and accessibility arrangements.
Work with INK on event marketing, communications and participant information.
Manage event-day operations, overseeing set-up, delivery, suppliers, participants and breakdown.
Identify potential challenges and put contingency plans in place to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly.Useful Links
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