Events Assistant

Opus People Solutions; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is recruiting for a temporary Community Events Support Officer to assist in delivering and coordinating events for Bromsgrove and Redditch Council. The role involves developing and monitoring events programmes, strengthening partnerships with stakeholders, and managing logistics and resources. The position offers flexible hours (25-30 per week) and is based in Redditch with hybrid working arrangements. Successful candidates should have experience in events or project management, making a positive impact on community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, marketing, or project management is essential.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor events programmes.
• Assist with event planning and organization.
• Co-ordinate with internal and external teams.

Skills

Event coordination

Strong communication

Project management

Marketing skills

Job description

Job Description

Community Events Support Officer

Pay: £14.13

Hours: 25-30 hours per week (can be flexible)

Length: 3 months with opportunity for extension

Location: Redditch Town Hall / Hybrid. Occasionally required to work some weekends and evenings to attend events.

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Bromsgrove and Redditch Council for a temporary Community Events Officer to support events delivery and co‑ordination of events, internal and external.

Main responsibilities:

• To develop, implement, deliver and monitor cohesive and complementary events programmes, work with Park Project & Events Officer to ensure current services reflect the most effective use of resources, promote integration, assist in production of service and site‑specific improvement plans to increase usage, attendance, participation and satisfaction ratings of service areas.
• To assist the Service Management Team in providing strong, effective and cohesive service management through building effective working relationships with external partners, stakeholders and community groups in order to develop and improve the provision of services to local residents, to develop activity programmes, projects and schemes that promote the positive impact that sport, physical activity, active recreation, arts and cultural experience can have on residents' standard of living at all times.

Role Specific Duties:

• Assist with the Research & Development of events
• Assist with sourcing, securing, and procuring external organisations and partners who will participate in the event
• Contact and source third‑party agencies, organisations and individuals who align with the events
• Identify what resources are required
• Provide Briefings (verbal and written)
• Obtain Quotes and Invoices
• Attend site visits, document and evidence
• Co‑ordinate with external and internal departments and staff to assist with the planning and organisation (e.g., procurement, payments, finance)
• Maintain the 'Live Project Tracker' (setup project/work plan, budgets, supplier database and contact lists)
• Ensure the project is running to schedule and within budgets
• Assist with event management documents – event management plan, risk assessments, site maps and plans
• Assist with event production, operations and event logistics
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the event
• Assist with site management, setups and pack down

If you have experience in Events, Marketing or Project Management please apply now!