TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ARTS & EVENTS
Arts and Events Coordinator
£31,022 - £33,699 per annum
Hybrid working contract
37 hours per week
Permanent
Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well‑connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Exciting times lie ahead as the Council delivers major transformation, including multi‑million‑pound investment such as the Future High Street Fund, helping to restore the town centre as a thriving community hub. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Arts and Events team within a local authority setting. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Arts and Events Officer in delivering a vibrant programme of arts, culture and outdoor events that enrich local communities and contribute to health, wellbeing and community cohesion.
In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, delivery and long‑term sustainability of a diverse events programme, helping to bring high‑quality cultural experiences to residents and visitors alike. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, community groups, event organisers and sponsors to ensure events are delivered safely and professionally ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards, and in line with Council priorities and statutory responsibilities.
You will support event operations across a range of high‑profile and community venues, including Tamworth Castle Grounds and St Editha’s Square, and act as a key point of contact for external hirers. Ensuring compliance with relevant legal, licensing, health and safety requirements will be central to the role. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential to meet service needs and support live events.
We are seeking someone with previous experience of working in events, who brings strong organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for arts, culture and community engagement. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, and the confidence to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Experience of supporting community groups and organisations to develop sustainable opportunities is also desirable.
In return, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive environment, contributing to an ambitious events programme that celebrates local culture, supports community wellbeing and makes a visible difference to the place and its people. No two days are the same, and you will have the opportunity to help deliver events that bring communities together and create lasting positive impact.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non‑contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sadie Carrasco (Arts & Events Officer) Sadie-carrasco@tamworth.gov.uk.
For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 13 April 2026
Interview date: 29 April 2026
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
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