Public Programmes Officer

Bletchley Park; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK heritage attraction in Bletchley seeks an Events Coordinator to support and deliver its public events programme. This role involves planning, engaging audiences, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have prior event planning experience, strong organizational skills, and be comfortable with communication at all levels. The position offers a supportive work environment with generous leave and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

BUPA wellbeing cash plan

Company pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Complementary entry pass allowance

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience planning and coordinating events, especially in museums or heritage settings.
• Ability to connect and motivate volunteers.
• Experience in public engagement or community coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of events.
• Engage new and existing audiences through activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure event success.
• Maintain event plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Deliver post-event reports with suggestions for improvement.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

Confidence in communication

Ability to work in a team

Good numeracy skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the planning, organisation and delivery of the annual public events programme.
• Help engage new and existing audiences through activities that inspire deeper knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the Bletchley Park story.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and work across departments to oversee the smooth running of events.
• Ensure activities are delivered to a high standard and within budget.
• Maintain event plans and produce risk assessments.
• Deliver post-event reports and make suggestions for event growth and improvement.
• This is a hands-on role which will include some heavy lifting to facilitate the set up and effective turnaround of event spaces.
  
  Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Confidence in communicating at all levels, including coordinating and motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work well within a team and meet deadlines while maintaining a calm professional approach.
• Good numeracy skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Previous experience of planning and coordinating events within a museum, heritage or similar environment is essential., Candidates with experience of; Events Officer, Events Coordinator, Public Engagement Officer, Museum Programmes Officer, Heritage Events, Community Engagement, Volunteer Coordinator also be considered for this role.
  
  Bletchley Park is a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily to visitors, revealing the secrets and telling fascinating stories of the secret British World War Two codebreaking operations. The mission of the Bletchley Park Trust is to attract, engage and educate people from all over the world in order to inspire them with Bletchley Park's crucial role in World War Two. Bletchley Park is a great place to work, and we are committed to making it even better.
  
  BUPA wellbeing cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave per year (including statutory holidays)
• Complementary entry pass allowance per year
• Friendly work environment