Senior Events Officer

Join to apply for the Senior Events Officer role at BCP Council. Base pay range From 1 December 2025 the pay range for this role will be £38,220 to £46,142 Band 9 (pro rata for part time colleagues). To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team. Role Purpose Support the delivery of council‑run outdoor events across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ensuring they deliver a safe and enjoyable experience. Be part of the team to co‑ordinate and facilitate the externally organised outdoor events including markets and the film office ensuring safe and enjoyable events are delivered. Main Responsibilities Develop relationships with event organisers identifying and recommending areas where safety and logistics of events can be enhanced. Lead on the contract management of major events within the conurbation. Manage the procurement of suppliers and event organiser contracts. Ensure outdoor events, whether organised by the Council or external events organisers, comply with all health & safety requirements and statutory and regulatory requirements. Liaise with Council departments and external stakeholders to ensure planning and delivery of the events covers all aspects of event planning demonstrated through Event Management Plans. Monitor relevant budgets and ensure controlled reduction of costs and maximisation of income to meet targets in line with the medium‑term financial plan. To recommend, create and implement more effective ways of working that will enhance the events process both internally and externally. To provide a proactive approach to the promotional activity and commercial event bookings across the BCP conurbation. To use effective interpersonal skills to develop solutions to complex or contentious issues with events being able to decide on a range of options and conflicting information. To coach and support other members of the team in the events process, providing complex and specialist advice with the set events framework guidance. To deputise for the Event Manager where required. Provide line management within agreed structure, celebrating success and addressing performance issues promptly ensuring continuous feedback. The Ideal Candidate Relevant degree (or equivalent experience). Professional Health and Safety Qualification in Event Management, or relevant level of work experience. Demonstrable knowledge of organisational processes and procedures for health & safety legislation with outdoor events and ability to undertake complex risk assessments, crowd dynamic assessments and other complex analytical tools. Expert knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for outdoor events. Proven experience of budget management preferably within a Local Authority. Extensive experience of building effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience of managing multiple projects in a busy environment to include forward planning and adapting to changing environments. Experience of effective leadership and motivation of individuals and teams. Personal Qualities & Attributes Skilled in being assertive and decisive in high pressure situations and effective delegation. Ability to communicate at all levels including senior management and councillors. Commercial and entrepreneurial acumen. Excellent people skills in building rapport, motivation and performance management of teams. Ability to coach and support others in their professional development. Effective in building relationships with both internal and external industry stakeholders. Job Requirements Must be willing to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by having access to own or pool car. Valid, full UK Driving Licence for work purposes. First Aid training. To work in locations between Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as required. Flexible working – 5 in 7 days including being on call. Work evenings and weekends as required for events including bank holidays. About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council. At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page. Be the difference – Join an organisation that values you. More About us | Working for BCP. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr