Job Description

Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council

Department: Leisure, Parks & Green Spaces

Days: Monday to Fridays (occasional weekends depending on events program)

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Salary: 14.13 per hour

Reporting to: Events Officer or Senior Team Leaders

Location: Redditch & Bromsgrove Offices, Event Sites and Hybrid Working

Make a Difference Through Events

Are you passionate about creating memorable outdoor events that bring communities together?

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and creative Event Production Support Officer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse programme of outdoor events, festivals, civic celebrations and community activities across both districts.

About the Role

As an Event Production Support Officer, you will play a key supporting role in the delivery of the Councils' outdoor events programme. You will assist with event planning, production, logistics, creative event design, contractor management, health and safety compliance and on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Production
Event Design, Styling and Visitor Experience
Event Operations
Health, Safety and Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Financial and Contract Management
Licensing and Permissions
Sustainability
Evaluation and Improvement

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting the delivery of outdoor events, festivals or public events
Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
Knowledge of event planning and operational delivery
Understanding of event health and safety requirements
Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable Experience
Experience working within local government
Knowledge of Safety Advisory Group (SAG) processes
Experience of civic, cultural or community events

Qualifications

Essential
Degree-level qualification in Events Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable
IOSH Managing Safely
NEBOSH General Certificate
First Aid at Work qualification
Crowd Safety Management qualification
PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project management qualification

Core Competencies
Leadership
Project Management
Communication
Partnership Working
Financial Awareness
Risk Management
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Resilience and Adaptability

Working Arrangements
This role involves a mixture of office-based, hybrid and on-site working. Flexibility is essential as the successful candidate will be required to support events outside normal working hours.

Why Join Us?
Join us and help bring our communities together through exceptional events.