Event Production Support Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council are seeking an Event Production Support Officer to help deliver their outdoor events programme across Redditch and Bromsgrove. The role supports planning, production, logistics, design, contractor management, and on-site operations.

You will work a mix of office-based, hybrid and on-site duties, with a 9am–5pm schedule, occasional weekend work, and a requirement for health and safety compliance, strong organisation and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting outdoor events, festivals or public events.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning, production and logistics.
• Contribute to creative event design and visitor experience.
• Support contractor management, health and safety compliance and on-site operations.
• Coordinate licensing, permissions and sustainability considerations.
• Assist with financial and contract management and post-event evaluation.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Events Management or related discipline

Job description

Event Production Support Officer (Outdoor Events)

Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council

Department: Leisure, Parks & Green Spaces

Days: Monday to Fridays (occasional weekends depending on events program)

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Salary: £14.13 per hour

Reporting to: Events Officer or Senior Team Leaders

Location: Redditch & Bromsgrove Offices, Event Sites and Hybrid Working

Make a Difference Through Events

Are you passionate about creating memorable outdoor events that bring communities together?

About the Role

As an Event Production Support Officer, you will play a key supporting role in the delivery of the Councils' outdoor events programme. You will assist with event planning, production, logistics, creative event design, contractor management, health and safety compliance and on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Production
• Event Design, Styling and Visitor Experience
• Event Operations
• Health, Safety and Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial and Contract Management
• Licensing and Permissions
• Sustainability
• Evaluation and Improvement

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting the delivery of outdoor events, festivals or public events
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Knowledge of event planning and operational delivery
• Understanding of event health and safety requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within local government
• Knowledge of Safety Advisory Group (SAG) processes
• Experience of civic, cultural or community events

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Events Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Crowd Safety Management qualification
• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project management qualification

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Communication
• Partnership Working
• Financial Awareness
• Risk Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Resilience and Adaptability

Working Arrangements

This role involves a mixture of office-based, hybrid and on-site working. Flexibility is essential as the successful candidate will be required to support events outside normal working hours.

Why Join Us?

Join us and help bring our communities together through exceptional events