We make exercise fun and engaging for children.

Head of Events and Partnerships Coordinator

Location – Fulham, London (with some travel to venues)

Reports to – Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Start date – 8th December 2025

Hours – 8:30am-5pm Monday – Friday

We’re looking for an organised, confident, and customer-focused individual to drive the growth of our birthday programmes and other events. This role also supports the strategy, operations, and execution of our existing partnerships, ensuring TARKA delivers an exceptional experience from start to finish. As a key member of the team, you’ll manage client relationships, handle enquiries, oversee bookings, and maintain the highest standards of quality and professionalism across every touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all birthday party enquiries, bookings, and logistics, acting as the main point of contact for parents.
• Coordinate school and nursery partnerships, including scheduling, contracts, communication, and staffing.
• Proactively develop new partnerships by reaching out to schools and nurseries to grow TARKA’s presence and secure new business.
• Handle invoicing, payments, and records across birthdays, schools, and nurseries using systems such as Xero, Pembee, and CRM tools.
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure the smooth delivery of all sessions and events.
• Support marketing efforts, including newsletters, social media, and local outreach initiatives.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build lasting relationships with parents, schools, and nursery partners.
• Assist with general administration and collaborate closely with the wider office team.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly, professional manner.
• Confident liaising with parents, schools, and nurseries.
• Strong administrative and IT skills (experience with HubSpot, Xero, and booking systems desirable).
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with a genuine passion for child development and teamwork.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 per annum + performance based bonus (OTE £40,000)
• Holiday: 25 days per annum (Jan – Dec)
• Hybrid working: 1 day a week
• Our office is part of a private members club (Pavilion). So you will have access to a gym and all the events they hold throughout the year
• Pension contributions
• An annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Paid further qualification and training
• Early summer finishes

Part-time Instructor

When to apply – NOW

Length of employment – Flexible

At Tarka, we run on fun and imagination, while engaging with kids of all ages in a a healthy and positive way. We offer a variety of classes, from Nursery to Summer Camps, and are always looking for new instructors to join our busy and growing team. With Tarka, you can lead our kids in educational and structured games while using your imagination to create a world you can play in!

Whether you’re an actor, musician, personal trainer, teacher, nanny, a recent school-leaver or maybe you just want to earn some extra cash on the weekend. Whatever it is, if you want to get paid to have fun, this job is perfect for you!

The role is fun, flexible and well-paid! You’ll also be joining an epic team. If you’re the type of person who loves exercise, has energy for days, enthusiasm through the roof and a smile 5 miles wide, then we would love to meet you.

We run mainly in London and the Cotswolds, but we hold events all over the UK and probably more excitingly for you have partnerships in places like Greece and Mumbai!

Benefits of working at TARKA:

• Flexible Scheduling: The choice is in your hands – you have the freedom to pick the days you are available!
• Highly competitive pay rates: You can earn up to £130 to lead a 2-hour birthday! Some of our instructors earn up to £3000 per month!
• Amazing reward schemes: You’ll have the chance to earn a bonus each month via our referral programme, attendance and loyalty schemes.
• Regular team socials

Think you’re the perfect fit? Please email a short cover letter and your CV to jobs@tarkalondon.com