Events and Culture Lead
Full‑time (37 hours per week, flexible evenings/weekends)
Salary: SCP 24:28 (A GBP 35,412 : A GBP 39,152 per annum) + attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
Location: Harrogate HG1 5RR
Harrogate is a town known for its heritage, green spaces and strong sense of community. We are recruiting a dedicated Events and Culture Lead to shape and deliver civic and community events that reflect Harrogate's identity and what residents value.
This is a formative role with the opportunity to build a coherent events programme for the Council, working closely with partners, community groups and cultural organisations. You'll bring creativity, structure and strong project management to a developing area of work, ensuring events are safe, inclusive and well‑managed. You'll also play a key role in strengthening relationships across Harrogate's cultural landscape, enabling collaboration, supporting community‑led ideas and helping to deliver activity that feels distinctly Harrogate.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver public events
Strengthen relationships across Harrogate's cultural landscape
Support community‑led ideas and plan event activities
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience designing and delivering public events.
* Strong partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience managing budgets and preparing reports.
* Understanding of safeguarding, EDI and Health and Safety.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and project management ability.
* Proficiency with digital tools and social media.
* IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to undertake) and DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo a check).
Benefits: Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme and opportunity to shape the future of the council through events and community engagement.
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