Major Events Manager

Powys County Council; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Lease car scheme

Competitive salary

Health & wellbeing

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Powys County Council is seeking a skilled event programme lead to coordinate preparations for the Tour de France, National Eisteddfod and International Six Day Enduro in 2027. You will act as the lead officer for event organisers, partner agencies and stakeholders across highways, transport, parking and facilities.

The role requires excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management and organisation skills, with experience of coordinating complex programmes with multiple partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of briefing senior leaders and executive teams.
• Ability to manage risks, analyse information and turn it into practical plans and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Powys County Council's preparations for Tour de France, National Eisteddfod and International Six Day Enduro in 2027.
• Act as the Council's lead officer and main contact for event organisers and partner agencies.
• Coordinate traffic management, road closures, diversion, parking, public transport and visitor management.
• Coordinate waste, litter collection, street cleaning, toilets and welfare facilities before, during and after events.
• Prepare management plans, briefings and information, and represent the Council at meetings.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and lead evaluation to capture lessons for future events.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Powys County Council's preparations for three major events in 2027: the Tour de France, the National Eisteddfod and the International Six Day Enduro. You will bring together Council services, event organisers and partner agencies to co-ordinate highways, transport, parking, waste, recycling and public facilities, helping to ensure that all events are safe, well planned and provide a positive experience for communities, businesses and visitors across Powys.

About you:

Excellent project management and organisation skills, with experience of co-ordinating complex programmes involving multiple partners and competing priorities. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to work with senior leaders, elected members and executive teams. Sound judgment, problem-solving skills and the resilience to be relentless and effective in a fast-moving environment. The ability to manage risks, analyse complex information and turn it into practical plans, reports and briefs. A collaborative and diplomatic approach, with the ability to build trustworthy relationships across different organisations. A passion for delivering memorable events that are well managed, that support local communities and create a positive experience for residents, businesses and visitors.

Your duties:

Lead and co-ordinate the Council's preparations for the Tour de France, the National Eisteddfod and the International Six-Day Enduro in 2027. Act as the Council's lead officer and main contact for event organisers, partner agencies and stakeholders. Co-ordination of traffic management, road closures, diversion, parking, public transport and visitor management arrangements. Co-ordinating waste, recycling, litter collection, street cleaning, public toilets and welfare facilities before, during and after events. Prepare management plans, impact assessments, briefing reports and information, and represent the Council at strategic, tactical and operational meetings. Monitor progress, manage risks, solve problems and lead evaluation work following events so that lessons about navigating and planning future events are learned.

A DBS Check is not required for this position.

Salary: Grade 13 Point 37 to point 39 £49,817 to £51,928 per annum pro rata £25.82 to £26.91 per hour

Please note: Powys County Council does not currently accept applications from applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa in order to be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure that they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a job.

What we offer

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme with guaranteed defined benefits
• Learning and Development
• Lease Car Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• A great place to live
• Powys County Council Awards Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing
• Benefits of Salary Sacrifice