Community and Events Officer

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Visitor Economy and Events Manager at Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Staffordshire and Stoke LVEP

Community and Events Officer

About the Role

We seek an enthusiastic and dynamic Community and Events Officer to join our team. This role is vital in creating and maintaining strong community engagement, supporting civic initiatives, and promoting events and venue bookings across the city. You will play a key role in delivering impactful programs that empower local communities while ensuring the smooth planning and coordination of events.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives that encourage participation and social impact.
2. Organise and promote a range of events that support local culture, heritage, and civic pride.
3. Work closely with local stakeholders, including community groups, businesses, and partners, to enhance public involvement.
4. Manage event bookings, logistics, and on-the-day coordination to ensure smooth execution.
5. Support the marketing and promotion of events and venues to maximise engagement and attendance.
6. Assist in securing funding and sponsorship opportunities to support community-led activities.
7. Monitor and evaluate the impact of community initiatives and events, providing reports and recommendations.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Experience in community engagement, event management, or marketing.
2. Strong relationship-building skills to connect with diverse groups and stakeholders.
3. Excellent project management abilities, with the capability to plan and coordinate events successfully.
4. A passion for events and civic engagement.
5. Knowledge of venue and event promotion, including digital/social media marketing.
6. Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy, their application will receive priority. If this happens, you will be advised accordingly.

To apply for the role, candidates will need to go through the Stoke-on-Trent Council Vacancies page.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Government Administration