Event Assistant

Could you be the applicant we are looking for?

Our ambition is to harness culture as a powerful force for positive change—strengthening communities, improving quality of life, raising aspirations and shaping vibrant, distinctive places.

With bold ambitions for the future, culture is central to our success as a dynamic and attractive destination where people choose to live, work and enjoy.

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Events Assistant to join our Culture and Tourism Service at an exciting time of growth and ambition.

This is a key role within the team, offering the opportunity to support and deliver an exciting programme of festivals and events that celebrate creativity, culture and place.

About the role
You will:

• Support in the planning and preparation of an annual outdoor events and cultural development programme.
• Undertake operational delivery of outdoor events and cultural projects as required, working hours to include both evenings and weekends.
• To liaise with client groups, traders and external organisations to ensure all relevant event paperwork are complete and assessed before events are staged. 
• Support the Chair of the Independent Safety Advisory Group (ISAG) in the delivery of meetings, providing administrative support. 
• Monitor events and event sites to ensure safe delivery, liaising with Redcar and Cleveland’s Independent Safety Advisory Group, licencing teams, and other related internal and external partners as necessary.
• Contribute to the continued growth and profile of culture and tourism across the borough.

About you

• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who:
• Has experience of supporting  and delivering outdoor events and festivals.
• Brings a good understanding and experience of working in events and the relevant legislation associated.
• Has experience of working with and maintaining strong relationships with external partners in particular event organisations and suppliers, cultural organisations and community organisations.
• Values partnership working and delivers creative, high-quality outcomes
• Is positive, forward-thinking and passionate about culture and place-making.
• Flexibility occasional week nights and weekends, where appropiate 
• This is an exciting time for creativity and culture in the borough, and we look forward to welcoming a dynamic and enthusiastic Event Assistant to help drive our ambitions forward.

Interested? 

If you would like further information, please contact Lisa Storey on View phone number on northeastjobs.org.uk

We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: noteThis job is closed for applications.