Events and Engagement Co-ordinator

District Councils' Network; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Councils’ Network is seeking an Events and Engagement Co-ordinator to oversee event planning and execution for member councils. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, playing a crucial role in facilitating local government events and engagement activities. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal development in a supportive environment, contributing to the overall mission of enhancing local governance.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

EV Salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Eye Care Scheme

Incremental pay award

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing events and administering an office.
• Proven track record of collaboration and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the administration and coordination of events.
• Ensure the smooth running of engagement meetings.
• Provide administrative support to senior figures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Title- Events and Engagement Co-ordinator

Client Job Reference- CDC000236R

Summary

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is a cross-party organisation which represents the diverse interests of our 169 member councils to central government. We also support them through numerous conferences, in-person or virtual events, written bulletins, networks and lobbying activity. With local government reorganisation currently taking place, DCN’s work has never been more important.

The Events and Engagement Co-ordinator plays a lynchpin role in making all of this happen. It is a great position for someone seeking a local government career with the chosen candidate having significant scope and freedom to develop their capabilities within the role.

The Job

In this role you will be the first point of contact for DCN, providing timely and effective communication with our membership and partners.

• You will lead on the administration and co-ordination of events, including identifying venues, managing logistics, overseeing delegate attendance and developing event programmes.
• You will ensure the smooth running of our regular engagement meetings, provide professional business and administrative support to senior DCN figures and help build and maintain councillor and officer networks.
• You will also assist with the management of DCN’s finances.

The Person

We’re looking for a well-organised and highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.

You should:

• Have had experience of organising events and of administering an office or organisation, showing strong attention to detail to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Have a track record of both working collaboratively and by using your own initiative to overcome an array of challenges.
• Be good at balancing competing priorities.
• Have excellent oral and written skills and a track record of working collaboratively with a wide range of figures.
• Have excellent IT skills, including in relation to Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The Benefits

DCN is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices:

• A generous annual leave entitlement 27 days + Bank holidays.
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (Including generous Employer

Contribution of 15.9% and the ability to transfer your private pension into the scheme)

• EV Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Ability to use an EV vehicle for site visits
• Eye Care Scheme
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one years’ service)

Closing date: 6 July 2025.

For more information, please contact Nick Golding, Head of Communications. [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Government Administration

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