Culture and Events Officer

Norwich City Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Culture and Events Officer, where you will spearhead cultural initiatives and manage vibrant city events. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and community groups, ensuring the successful delivery of key city festivals. Your expertise in event management, coupled with excellent communication skills, will be crucial in creating memorable experiences for the community. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme Membership

Paid Holiday Starting at 26 Days

Additional Statutory Day Leave at Christmas

Occupational Health Support

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing events and cultural projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate city festivals and events.
• Manage hiring of open spaces for community activities.
• Allocate event budgets and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Event Management

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Culture and Events Officer to join our dedicated Culture and Events Team. You will develop cultural initiatives and manage and deliver a relevant programme of events.

We are looking for someone with experience in designing and managing events and cultural projects, and an awareness of associated health and safety considerations. You will work with artists, partners, community groups, and service providers to deliver the Lord Mayor’s Weekend and other key city events. An excellent communicator and team player with experience working in partnership to meet tight deadlines is essential.

The post holder must complete a DBS check, hold a valid driving licence, and be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and bank holidays to meet service needs.

Closing date: 23 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday 12 June and Friday 13 June 2025

Responsibilities

1. Festivals and Events:
   • Develop and coordinate city festivals and events in partnership with the cultural sector under the direction of the Culture and Events Manager.
   • Provide creative input and develop new and existing activities.
   • Coordinate plans, schedules, and reviews for event activities.
   • Sourcing, booking, and managing resources required.
   • Identify staff requirements, interview, select, and contract temporary staff, and produce detailed schedules and briefing notes.
   • Manage activities on-site.
2. Open Spaces:
   • Coordinate the hiring of open spaces for community and cultural activities.
   • Maintain records of all hire agreements.
   • Administer booking procedures, contracts, and payments, and update procedures.
   • Ensure appropriate use of open spaces.
3. Financial and Procurement:
   • Allocate event budgets under the direction of the Culture and Events Manager.
   • Negotiate for best value.
   • Contract entertainment, services, and equipment.
   • Maintain inventories and stock control.
   • Administer and audit ticket sales and maintain related records.

Why work for us

Our council is composed of people who have chosen to work in local government to help others and make a difference in their community and environment. To learn more about working and living in Norwich, visit Home | Work in Norwich.

The council has a proud history of pushing the boundaries of what a district can achieve. For more on working in local government, visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK.

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including career development opportunities, flexible working, and more.

Norwich City Council offers the chance to work with passionate people and provides good career prospects, competitive pay, generous holidays, and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities Policy

The council is committed to equality in employment, recruitment, and service provision. Applications are considered based on suitability, regardless of sex, gender, race, disability, age, marital status, or religious beliefs. Disabled applicants who are qualified will be guaranteed an interview.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Paid holiday starting at 26 days, increasing to 33 days with service (pro-rata for part-time)
• Additional statutory day leave at Christmas
• Support through occupational health and employee assistance programs