Events Officer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth Full time
Events Officer

Wandsworth Council is a dynamic local authority in London, committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive impact on our diverse community. We are looking for a talented Events Officer to join our team and help us effectively communicate our initiatives, engage residents, and drive positive change in the borough. Check out the other communications roles we're recruiting to via

The Communications Team is at the centre of the Council and has a high impact on the services and audiences it serves. It provides strategic leadership on media relations, public relation, event management, community engagement, publications, social media management and monitoring, branding, design and the councils websites. It is also responsible for the operational oversight, delivery and coordination of all corporate communications activity across the wider council.

As an Events Officer, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events. This includes tasks such as identifying event objectives, selecting venues, managing budgets, coordinating with vendors, promoting events, and ensuring smooth execution on the day of the event. You'll also be expected to evaluate the success of events and make recommendations for improvements. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

You will be required to:

Support the planning process for council events in consultation with the Corporate Events Manager, including defining objectives, developing event concepts, creating timelines. Implement processes for registration and attendee management including ticketing, and check-in. Provide support and assistance to attendees before, during, and after events to ensure a positive experience.Oversee all aspects of event execution on-site, including set-up, registration, speaker management, technical support, and attendee engagement.Work closely with communications colleagues to promote events through various channels, including email campaigns, social media, websites, and print materials.You will have:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.Proficiency in event management software, such as Cvent, Eventbrite, or RegOnline, and Microsoft Office suite.Closing Date: 5th June 2024

Shortlisting Date: 10th June 2024

Interview Date: w/c 17 June 2024 (interviews will be via video call - questions will be shared in advance)

Test/Presentation: In person written test and group exercise w/c 17th June – Wandsworth Town Hall.

The is a two-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days from Wandsworth Council offices/out and about in the borough and the rest from home.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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