Culture and Events Officer
Culture and Events Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Culture and events officer to join our dedicated Culture and events team. You will develop cultural initiatives and manage and deliver a relevant programme of events.
We are looking for someone who has experience in the design and management of events and cultural projects and an awareness of the associated health and safety considerations. You will work with artists, partners, community groups and service providers to deliver the Lord Mayor’s Weekend and other key city events. You will be an excellent communicator and team player with experience of working in partnership to deliver projects to tight deadlines.
The post holder is required to complete a DBS check, hold a valid driving licence and must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service.
Closing date: 23 May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 12 June and Friday 13 June 2025
Responsibilities
Festivals and events
- Under the direction of the culture and events manager develop and coordinate a program of city festivals and events in partnership with the cultural sector
- Provide creative input into and develop new and existing activities
- Coordinate and devise plans, schedules and reviews for event activities
- Sourcing, booking and managing all resources required
- Identify staff requirements, interview, select and contract all temporary staff required, produce detailed schedules and briefing notes
- Manage activities on site.
Open Spaces
- Coordinate the hiring of open spaces for community and cultural activities
- Maintain accurate records of all hire agreements
- Keep updated and administer booking procedures, contracts and payments, update procedures
- Ensure appropriate use of Open Spaces
Financial and procurement
- Under the direction of the culture and events manger allocate event budgets to services and entertainment
- Negotiate for best value
- Contract entertainment, services and equipment for events
- Maintain inventories and stock control
- Administer and audit ticket sales for event
- Maintain records and audit information
Why work for us
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
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We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
- All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
- Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
