Events Officer
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- Ipswich Borough Council
- Address: Grafton House 15-17 Russell Road Ipswich IP1 2DE
- Salary: 30518 - 32061 per annum
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference: 0582.
An Events Officer position has become available working in the Events Team. You will be part of a dynamic responsive and professional team delivering a vast array of inclusive community events ranging from large music festivals to civic services. The role is very challenging but hugely rewarding for the right candidate. You will plan and deliver the annual events programme run by the council. You will also administer organise and ensure the compliance of up to 80 commercial and charity events that use our parks and open spaces on an annual basis.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day planning and management of the events completing reports and event documents to support the Event Programme Manager. A wide working knowledge of Health and Safety matters and financial control is very important. You will develop and lead partnership relations with relevant stakeholders and community groups. You will professionally represent the council at planning meetings through to the delivery of the events themselves.
Much of the event programme is delivered on weekends so flexible working is essential. You will lead the implementation of logistic activity related to the events and be responsible for directly building infrastructure to make sure the events run smoothly and safely.
Based at Grafton House and the Corn Exchange the team operate at all parks and open spaces within the borough. The majority of your work will be Monday - Friday with the exception of the event build operating and strike days where you can expect to work long and anti-social hours in all weather conditions.
You will be educated to A Level or industry equivalent standards. Experience of working in a similar events-based role is essential along with project management health and safety IT literacy and report writing skills. You will have a current working knowledge of the events industry excellent interpersonal skills and a current valid UK Driving Licence.
The role is highly pressured with constant unmovable deadline setting and is physically challenging. You must be able to work to your own initiative and with minimum supervision. A great team player you will drive forward shared objectives and be able to dynamically prioritise competing demands.
Hours of work are 37 per week Monday - Friday with additional weekend and evening work required during event season.
As well as a good salary we offer:
- a career grade average pension scheme
- generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
- subsidised parking for work and leisure
- public transport discounts
- free swimming and gym membership
- cycle purchase scheme
- plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
- flexible working hybrid working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
To find out more
For more information about this role please contact Scarlett Heathcote on or via email
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role.
How to apply
Apply online at Home - Ambition Ipswichwhere you can complete the online application form for this vacancy.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Closing date: 10 February 2026.
Interview date: 17 February 2026.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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