Community Events Support Officer

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To support the delivery of safe well-managed and community-focused external events across council-owned parks and open spaces. The role is responsible for administering and coordinating external event applications ensuring compliance with council policies health and safety legislation and environmental standards while protecting greenspaces and supporting positive community engagement.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Administer and oversee external event applications for events held on council-owned parks and open spaces.
  
• Log and track all event enquiries and applications on the live events calendar and tracking systems.
  
• Review applications to ensure full documentation is provided including risk assessments insurance and site plans.
  
• Assess events against council policies environmental considerations and operational capacity.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for event organisers throughout the application and planning process.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in event coordination administration or community services.
  
• Knowledge of outdoor event management and public event safety.
  
• Experience interpreting policies procedures and safety documentation.
  
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously..
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
  
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 25-30 hours per week (can be flexible)
  
• Full UK driving licence required
  
• Occasionally be required to work some weekends and evenings to attend events.
  
• Basic DBS check required.
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  
• Redditch Town Hall / Hybrid occasionally required to work some weekends and evenings to attend events
  

The role closes soon apply ASAP.