Events Permissions & Partnerships Specialist

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking an Events Permissions & Partnerships Officer to shape Southend’s status as a vibrant coastal destination. The role is full-time and fixed-term until 31/10/2028, working across venues with event organisers, partners and council teams to deliver exciting ideas and commercial opportunities safely.

You will travel between venues, support event applications, and help attract new events, filming and experiences while developing partnerships and income

Qualifications

• Experience in events, event permissions, tourism or destination management.
• Experience coordinating public events, festivals or programmes.
• Ability to advise and guide diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of event planning, permissions, health and safety and risk.
• Strong organisational and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events across the city with organisers, promoters and partners.
• Support progression of event applications and actions with Safety Advisory Group.
• Conduct site visits and monitor activity to improve guidance and processes.
• Provide day-to-day coordination for Event Officers and maintain service quality.
• Travel between venues and assist with transport/setup of equipment.

Skills

Event management

Public event coordination

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Health and safety awareness

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Education

Event Management qualification

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking an Events Permissions & Partnerships Officer to shape Southend’s status as a vibrant coastal destination. The role is full-time and fixed-term until 31/10/2028, working across venues with event organisers, partners and council teams to deliver exciting ideas and commercial opportunities safely.

You will travel between venues, support event applications, and help attract new events, filming and experiences while developing partnerships and income