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Swaffham Town Council; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaffham Town Council is seeking an Events Officer to lead the practical planning and delivery of our events programme in the town. You will work closely with the Community Engagement Officer, Town Clerk, councillors, community groups, volunteers, businesses, contractors and other partners to ensure events are safe, well organised and enjoyable for everyone.

You will be involved from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation, coordinating suppliers and contractors, arranging equipment

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a busy environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the Council's events programme.
• Coordinate suppliers, equipment, entertainment, publicity, and volunteers.
• Ensure events are safe, well organised and enjoyable for all.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Job description

As Events Officer, you will take a lead role in the practical planning and delivery of the Council's events programme. You will work closely with our Community Engagement Officer, Town Clerk, councillors, community groups, volunteers, businesses, contractors and other partners to ensure our events are safe, well organised and enjoyable for everyone.

You will be involved in events from the initial planning stages through to delivery and evaluation. This will include coordinating suppliers and contractors, arranging equipment and entertainment, assisting with event publicity, preparing event documentation, supporting volunteers and being present on the day to ensure events run smoothly.

You will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment, managing competing priorities and dealing confidently with people from a wide range of backgrounds.