Events and Communications Officer

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Events and Communications Officer to inspire potential foster carers through events and community engagement. The role involves planning recruitment events, managing logistics, and collaborating with marketing teams to promote fostering. The ideal candidate will have proven event management experience and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range with a benefits package, including generous annual leave and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and managing events from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and confident using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fostering recruitment events to attract new foster carers.
• Lead events on-site and online, ensuring a professional experience.
• Build and maintain community partnerships to broaden engagement.
• Work with marketing teams to create engaging content.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, and booking systems.
• Monitor and report on event outcomes and community engagement.

Skills

Event planning and management

Excellent communication skills

Networking abilities

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Job description

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Events and Communications Officer

Job Reference: HCC623072

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,589 - £18,184 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1 February 2026

Interview Date: 12 February 2026

The Role:

As an Events and Communications Officer in the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team, you’ll help inspire people across Hampshire to take the first step toward fostering. Your work will raise awareness of the rewards of fostering and generate enquiries from prospective foster carers. Working alongside another officer and marketing colleagues, you’ll deliver events and build community partnerships that make a real difference for children who cannot live with their own families.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and deliver fostering recruitment events that raise awareness and attract new foster carers.
• Lead events on-site and online, coordinating staff and volunteers to ensure a professional and welcoming experience.
• Build and maintain community partnerships to broaden engagement.
• Work with marketing teams to create engaging content for social media and local media channels.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, and booking systems, ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Monitor and report on event outcomes, lead conversion, and community engagement impact.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience planning and managing events from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and confident using IT systems.
• Positive, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Events and Communications Officer role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Benefits

• Be part of Hampshire Children’s Services – rated Outstanding by Ofsted – and help shape the future of fostering.
• Enjoy a varied, rewarding role where your work directly impacts children’s lives and strengthens communities.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.