Events Assistant

Golearnleicestershire; Hinckley and Bosworth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a proactive Events Assistant to support the planning, promotion and delivery of a varied annual events programme at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and other sites. You will work with the Events Officer to research ideas, coordinate logistics and help deliver engaging experiences for visitors.

The role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends; amateur enthusiasm for history and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or demonstrable experience.
• Have experience of planning / delivering events or similar activities, as well as customer service.
• Have knowledge and experience of using different social media platforms.
• Have knowledge of health & safety aspects, including risk assessments and other documentation / processes.
• Have good time management and ability to work on own initiative.
• Have good verbal / written communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist our Events Officer in developing and delivering an extensive annual programme of public events.
• Lead or assist with event promotion, including social media campaigns and wider marketing (physical and digital).
• Support planning, organising and running events from small crafts to flagship activities like Bosworth Medieval Festival.
• Engage with customers, analyze feedback and build relationships to grow our visitor base.

Skills

NVQ2

Event planning

Social media

Health & safety

Time management

Communication & IT

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

Work Location:Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AD

Salary:£26,853 - £27,782

Working Hours:37 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday but requiring flexibility to work evenings / weekends as required by the events programme.

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

Interview Date(s):Thursday 26th & Friday 27th November 2026.

Do you want to combine a passion for history and events?

Do you want to be involved with creating meaningful experiences that inspire our visitors?

About the Role

This role presents a great permanent opportunity for someone with a passion for events, customer service experience and good communication, research and organisation skills, to assist our Events Officer in developing and delivering an extensive annual programme of public events to support the growth of our customer base and generate positive financial contribution to support the Service.

The role will offer the successful candidate a hands‑on role in the planning, organising, promoting and running of events from small scale crafts and talks to flagship activities like the Bosworth Medieval Festival. You will be involved in all aspects from idea generation and research to assisting with delivery. A key aspect of the role will be event promotion, including taking a more direct lead for social media campaigns, defining wider event marketing (both physical and digital) and building a strong relationship with current and new customers through seeking and analysing feedback.

Due to the nature of the operation, the ideal candidate will be comfortable to work flexibly in support of the events programme, which can include weekend and evening activities. In addition, the role demands involvement in hands‑on, physical support for event set‑up.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our Museums & Heritage team to support the planning, promotion and running of events, across several accredited museums and heritage sites in Leicestershire, with a particular focus on Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and 1620s House & Garden.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have a minimum NVQ 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or demonstrable experience.
• Have experience of planning / delivering events or similar activities, as well as customer service.
• Have knowledge and experience of using different social media platforms.
• Have knowledge of health & safety aspects, including risk assessments and other documentation / processes.
• Have good time management and ability to work on own initiative.
• Have good verbal / written communication and IT skills.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Chris Nedza, Events Officer

0116 305 9250

[e-mail]

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