Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £32,061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
Interviews will take place on the 19th of May at BCP Civic Offices.
Role Purpose
Help to co-ordinate and administer externally organised outdoor events to ensure they deliver a safe and enjoyable experience. Support the events team to deliver any council-run outdoor events and festivals and income generating activity across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure outdoor events comply with all health & safety requirements and statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with Council departments and external stakeholders in administrating and helping to deliver events in a safe and enjoyable environment
- Procurement of minor supplier contracts for services for events and support work on event organiser contracts
- Ensure outdoor events, whether organised by the Council or external events organisers, comply with all health & safety requirements and statutory and regulatory requirements, seeking guidance.
- Liaise with Council departments and external stakeholders to help the planning and delivery of the events covers all aspects of event planning demonstrated through Event Management Plans.
- Provide operational support for council run events
- Build positive relationships with event organisers and other stakeholders through exposure to different activities seeking guidance where required
- Provide a proactive support to the promotional activity and commercial event bookings across the BCP conurbation, maximising income for events, promotions, film, weddings and markets
- Work with customer data and insights to support managers in developing new and improved ways of working
- To use effective interpersonal skills to develop solutions to a range of problems
- Co-ordinate the events process through the agreed Events framework and set guidelines and policies
The Ideal Candidate
- 3 A levels, NVQ Level 4 or diploma or equivalent experience
- Health and Safety qualification / training, or relevant level of work experience
- Good knowledge of organisational processes and procedures for health & safety legislation and statutory and regulatory requirements for outdoor events
- Experience in working and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in working in a busy environment, forward planning and adapting to changing environments
- Ability to communicate and thrive in team environment
- Good administrative skills and attention to detail
- Good at gaining and building rapport in customer facing environment
- Commercial acumen
- Ability to be flexible in approach understanding different customer needs
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council
At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
