East Lindsey District Council are recruiting Communities and Event Officers!
Three exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team as Communities and Events Officer. You will help drive the programming and delivery of an exciting and wide range of events in East Lindsey District Council, as well as supporting community groups to develop and deliver their events. You will also support colleagues across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils partnership area.
Events are proven to increase footfall and dwell time in our town centres. You will seek out new and innovative ways through the areas tourism, heritage, arts and culture to build on existing events and increase visitor numbers to our coastal and market towns.
The Communities and Events Officers will work as part of a wider Communities and Events team and will play an important role in helping develop town centre initiatives through events. Working collaboratively with new and existing partners and stakeholders will be crucial to increase delivery and capacity across both geographical areas.
What we need from you:
• Experience of organising and delivering safe large scale outdoor events
• Experience of writing Event Management Plans
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, ideally in a related field
• Ability to work flexibly, including some weekend and evenings
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nicola Holderness – Nichola.holderness@boston.gov.uk
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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