Events Officer
Pay Scale LC3 (33-36) £42,708 pa (FTE) pro rata to:
30 hours pw £34,628
LGPS Pension: Employer contributions at 21.5%
Remote and flexible working available
LOCATION: PENRITH
Penrith Town Council is committed to delivering projects and events in Penrith and building on its vision for Penrith as a creative and cultural place where quality of life is enhanced by a range of vibrant festivals, events and projects.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to join the Council and lead this new era for the Town Council takes on the responsibility for events.
The post holder will also take the lead on many of the Council projects, be actively involved with the delivery and promotion of our grants scheme and working closely with our Communities Committee to deliver many of their projects.
At Penrith Town Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
You must have at least 3 years’ experience of organising professional events. You will work closely with the Council team in the development and delivery of a first-class events programme delivering an exciting variety of events from start to finish, using your creativity and eye for detail to bring each event to life. This role is key to ensuring that events run professionally, safely and providing an excellent customer experience.
You will identify new opportunities and ways to continually improve each event. Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential. Experience of working to multiple deadlines and within budget are key to this role.
The role will require liaison with local community groups, residents and stakeholders, to understand the needs of the community and deliver solutions to meet any such identified needs.
Please consider this role if you believe your strengths lie in organisation, communication, and administration, and you want to build up your experience in the event industry.
For detailed information on this role, please download the recruitment pack: https://www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250714-Events-Officer-recruitment-pack.docx
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 30 July 2025
Interviews will be held on 27 August 2025
Applications MUST be submitted by email:
townclerk@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk with ‘JOB APPLICATION’ in the subject line.
Informal discussion concerning the role can be made by contacting the Town Council on 01768 899 773 or by emailing: townclerk@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk
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