Civic Events & Engagement Lead

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Catford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an events coordinator to plan and deliver high-profile council events, civic ceremonies and community engagement activities in Catford. The role requires coordinating venues, suppliers and logistics, liaising with councillors and the Mayor's Office, and ensuring accessibility and inclusive participation.

You will manage schedules, risk assessments and budgets, and support communications for upcoming events, with occasional evening and weekend work as

Qualifications

• Significant experience planning and delivering public, community, civic or stakeholder events.
• Experience organising community engagement activities involving diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience preparing event plans, risk assessments, schedules and contingency arrangements.
• Knowledge of event logistics, health and safety, accessibility and risk management.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating suppliers or external services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work professionally within a local government or politically sensitive environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Planning upcoming council events, community meetings and civic ceremonies.
• Coordinating venues, suppliers, catering, equipment, invitations and event logistics.
• Liaising with councillors, the Mayor's Office, community organisations and external partners.
• Organising public engagement sessions, workshops, roadshows and question-and-answer events.
• Making sure events are accessible and encourage participation from different communities.
• Preparing event schedules, risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Managing event budgets and monitoring supplier costs.
• Collecting resident feedback and preparing reports on event outcomes.
• Supporting communications and promoting upcoming events.
• Attending occasional evening and weekend events.

Skills

Event Planning

Stakeholder Mgmt

Budgeting

Risk Management

Communication

Project Coordination

Community Engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

Time Management

Evening & Weekend Flex

Public Sector Experience

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an events coordinator to plan and deliver high-profile council events, civic ceremonies and community engagement activities in Catford. The role requires coordinating venues, suppliers and logistics, liaising with councillors and the Mayor's Office, and ensuring accessibility and inclusive participation.

You will manage schedules, risk assessments and budgets, and support communications for upcoming events, with occasional evening and weekend work as