Events Coordinator: Festivals, Social Media & Outreach

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to support the planning, organisation, promotion and delivery of a diverse annual events programme. The role involves assisting with small talks and major events like the Bosworth Medieval Festival, plus hands-on event setup and weekend/evening work as required.

You will help drive social media campaigns and event marketing, while building strong relationships with residents and visitors and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist our Events Officer in developing and delivering an extensive annual programme of public events to support the growth of our customer base.
• Plan, organise, promote and run events from small scale crafts and talks to flagship activities like the Bosworth Medieval Festival.
• Lead promotion efforts, including social media campaigns and wider event marketing, and build relationships with customers through feedback.

Skills

NVQ 2

Event planning

Social media

Health & safety

Time management

Communication

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to support the planning, organisation, promotion and delivery of a diverse annual events programme. The role involves assisting with small talks and major events like the Bosworth Medieval Festival, plus hands-on event setup and weekend/evening work as required.

You will help drive social media campaigns and event marketing, while building strong relationships with residents and visitors and ensuring safety and