TOURISM CO-ORDINATOR
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,824 to £29,064 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 1PS |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 33389 |
Summary
Are you passionate about culture and tourism? Do you want to play a role in shaping the identity of our city? Join our dynamic Culture, Place and City Centre (CPCC) service and help us deliver an ambitious vision for the future.
As Tourism Coordinator, you will:
Champion the city’s tourism and culture industries by collating and promoting opportunities, events, and initiatives.
Highlight funding and job opportunities to support local creatives and businesses.
Work closely with the Senior Destination Officer and a small, dedicated team on tourism and culture projects.
Help develop and grow community audiences, ensuring events and culture is accessible and inclusive for all.
This is a varied and exciting role, backed by significant investment from the City Council over the next three years. You’ll be part of a team that is shaping the city’s cultural landscape and supporting the tourism and creative economy.
What we’re looking for:
You will have strong general education with proven ability to deliver high quality customer service and to work independently under pressure. You will have excellent project management, organisational, and time management skills. Ability to prepare marketing plans, manage budgets and build partnerships.
You will have strong interpersonal and team-working skills and be a confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate. A good understanding of tourism and conference sectors, including local, regional, and national strategies. Strong knowledge of Hull’s tourism offer and relevant market research.
Please note this position is Fixed Term for three years from start date.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Wheeler, Senior Destination Officer on 01482 615 550 or dan.wheeler@vhey.co.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
As Tourism Coordinator, you will:
Champion the city’s tourism and culture industries by collating and promoting opportunities, events, and initiatives.
Highlight funding and job opportunities to support local creatives and businesses.
Work closely with the Senior Destination Officer and a small, dedicated team on tourism and culture projects.
Help develop and grow community audiences, ensuring events and culture is accessible and inclusive for all.
This is a varied and exciting role, backed by significant investment from the City Council over the next three years. You’ll be part of a team that is shaping the city’s cultural landscape and supporting the tourism and creative economy.
What we’re looking for:
You will have strong general education with proven ability to deliver high quality customer service and to work independently under pressure. You will have excellent project management, organisational, and time management skills. Ability to prepare marketing plans, manage budgets and build partnerships.
You will have strong interpersonal and team-working skills and be a confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate. A good understanding of tourism and conference sectors, including local, regional, and national strategies. Strong knowledge of Hull’s tourism offer and relevant market research.
Please note this position is Fixed Term for three years from start date.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Wheeler, Senior Destination Officer on 01482 615 550 or dan.wheeler@vhey.co.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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