Role: Events Officer
Location: Chorley and South Ribble
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 30,559 - 32,654
Closing Date: 9 March 2025
We are committed to delivering an exciting events programme that attracts residents and visitors and provides a boost to the local economy of our districts. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Events Officer to become a key part of our team and contribute to our success.
What you'll be getting up to:
1. You'll get to work on some amazing events from Chorley Flower Show to Music in the Park, Chorley and South Ribble Live, a Taste of Leyland, Christmas light switch ons and many more.
2. You will event manage a number of exciting events each year, coming up with new ideas, developing event management plans and risk assessments, organising staffing and overseeing events on the day.
3. You will work within a vibrant, energetic team who work hard to deliver our extensive events programme for both Chorley and South Ribble.
4. You will work with the councils' Communications and Marketing team to promote our events to maximise attendance and ticket sales.
5. You will ensure events are delivered to budget, handling orders and invoices promptly.
Who we're looking for someone who:
1. With a positive attitude.
2. Has a passion for events and live entertainment.
3. Has experience in planning and managing events.
4. Has knowledge of best practice and legislation needed to run events effectively and safely.
5. Delivers an excellent level of customer service.
6. Is a great problem solver.
7. Is able to create and maintain excellent relationships.
Other requirements
1. This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving license or the equivalent mobility.
2. This role requires out of hours evening and weekend at events throughout the year.
Our Benefits
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown).
2. Hybrid working from day one.
3. Local Government pension.
4. Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments.
5. Cashback website access for savings on brands you love.
6. Free parking.
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