Events and Communications Officer

Hampshire County Council; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking an Events and Communications Officer to coordinate fostering recruitment initiatives. This role involves planning and managing events, building community partnerships, and collaborating with marketing teams to enhance outreach. Ideal candidates will possess proven event management experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft 365. This rewarding position impacts lives directly and offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive support for wellness.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Access to 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 and ability to prioritise.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and confident using IT systems.
• Positive, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fostering recruitment events that raise awareness.
• Lead events on-site and online, coordinating staff and volunteers.
• Build and maintain community partnerships for broader 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

Communication skills

Networking

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

Why join us

• 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.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

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.

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