Events Support Officer

Greenspaces & Community Events Support Officer (Full-Time)

Position: Greenspaces & Community Events Support Officer
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Location: Redditch Town Hall B98 8AH/Hybrid - you will be required to attend events hosted by Redditch & Bromsgrove Council.
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

The successful applicant will require a Standard DBS, Opus People Solutions will process this for you.

Are you passionate about community events and greenspaces? We are seeking a dynamic individual to assist in planning and delivering exciting events and supporting the development of greenspaces in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with research, development, and creative planning of events, including the Green Fair, Summer Fun, and Light Trail events.
• Source and secure external organisations, partners, and third-party agencies to participate in events.
• Identify resource requirements, obtain proposals, quotes, and invoices.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments to ensure smooth planning and execution.
• Maintain the 'Live Project Tracker' (including work plans, budgets, and supplier contacts).
• Ensure events run on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with event documentation, including management plans, risk assessments, and site maps.
• Support event production, logistics, marketing, and promotion.
• Work alongside businesses and partners to develop offers within greenspaces.
• Assist with site management, setups, and pack-downs.
• Enable community engagement and participation in events.
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the Greenspaces & Community Events Officer.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in event planning, logistics, or community engagement.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project coordination and maintaining schedules.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

If you are excited about creating memorable events and supporting green initiatives, we would love to hear from you!