Event Production Support Officer (Outdoor Events)
Bromsgrove District Council & Redditch Borough Council
Department: Leisure, Parks & Green Spaces
Days: Monday to Fridays (occasional weekends depending on events program)
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Salary: £14.13 per hour
Reporting to: Events Officer or Senior Team Leaders
Location: Redditch & Bromsgrove Offices, Event Sites and Hybrid Working
Make a Difference Through Events
Are you passionate about creating memorable outdoor events that bring communities together?
Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and creative Event Production Support Officer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse programme of outdoor events, festivals, civic celebrations and community activities across both districts.
About the Role
As an Event Production Support Officer, you will play a key supporting role in the delivery of the Councils' outdoor events programme. You will assist with event planning, production, logistics, creative event design, contractor management, health and safety compliance and on-site operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Event Planning and Production
* Event Design, Styling and Visitor Experience
* Event Operations
* Health, Safety and Compliance
* Stakeholder Management
* Financial and Contract Management
* Licensing and Permissions
* Sustainability
* Evaluation and Improvement
What We're Looking For
* Experience supporting the delivery of outdoor events, festivals or public events
* Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
* Knowledge of event planning and operational delivery
* Understanding of event health and safety requirements
* Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable Experience
* Experience working within local government
* Knowledge of Safety Advisory Group (SAG) processes
* Experience of civic, cultural or community events
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree-level qualification in Events Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
* IOSH Managing Safely
* NEBOSH General Certificate
* First Aid at Work qualification
* Crowd Safety Management qualification
* PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project management qualification
Core Competencies
* Leadership
* Project Management
* Communication
* Partnership Working
* Financial Awareness
* Risk Management
* Customer Focus
* Decision Making
* Problem Solving
* Resilience and Adaptability
Working Arrangements
This role involves a mixture of office-based, hybrid and on-site working. Flexibility is essential as the successful candidate will be required to support events outside normal working hours.
Why Join Us?
Join us and help bring our communities together through exceptional events