Community and Events Officer

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Community and Events Officer to enhance community engagement and promote local events. This role is pivotal in delivering impactful programs that empower residents and ensure seamless event coordination. You will collaborate with local stakeholders and manage logistics to maximize participation and civic pride. If you are passionate about community involvement and have strong organizational skills, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the community while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, event management, or marketing.
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives.
• Organise and promote events supporting local culture.

Skills

Community Engagement

Event Management

Marketing

Project Management

Relationship Building

Tools

Digital Marketing

Social Media

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

Directorate: Chief Executive's

Section: Venues and Events

Location: Civic Centre / Town Hall

Grade: Level 8 (subject to review)

Salary: £32,654 - £35,235 (subject to review)

Hours: 37

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Community and Events Officer About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Community and Events Officer to join our team.

This role is vital in creating and maintaining strong community engagement, supporting civic initiatives, and promoting events and venue bookings across the city.

You will play a key role in delivering impactful programs that empower local communities while ensuring the smooth planning and coordination of events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives that encourage participation and social impact.
• Organise and promote a range of events that support local culture, heritage, and civic pride.
• Work closely with local stakeholders, including community groups, businesses, and partners, to enhance public involvement.
• Manage event bookings, logistics, and on-the-day coordination to ensure smooth execution.
• Support the marketing and promotion of events and venues to maximise engagement and attendance.
• Assist in securing funding and sponsorship opportunities to support community-led activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community initiatives and events, providing reports and recommendations.
  
  
  

About You:

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong organisational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in community engagement, event management, or marketing.
• Strong relationship-building skills to connect with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management abilities, with the capability to plan, and coordinate events successfully.
• A passion for events and civic engagement.
• Knowledge of venue and event promotion, including digital / social media marketing.
• Ability to work flexibly, occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
  
  
  

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.