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Job Description
Salary: £51,801 - £59,724 per annum
Grade: G
Hours: 37hrs per week
FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 11 months
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering vibrant events that bring communities together and support income generation? Thurrock Council is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive
Events Promotion Manager
to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's Plan for Thurrock and achieving key income targets. This exciting role will focus on coordinating and securing a diverse range of events in parks, open spaces, and other locations, working collaboratively with community groups, charities, and commercial partners. Key Responsibilities: Act as Thurrock Council's representative in working with commissioned providers to deliver a seasonal schedule of events. Coordinate the application process for community, charity, and commercial events, ensuring compliance with the Council's Outdoor Events Application Process. Oversee the governance framework to ensure events are delivered safely and meet regulatory requirements. Manage the administration, financial data, performance monitoring, and governance processes for all events in Thurrock's parks. Work closely with
Team Thurrock
and partners, providing guidance and support for a successful events programme. Develop strong working relationships with applicants, including managing high-impact large-scale events. Expand and diversify the events programme, ensuring it meets quality, accessibility, and community impact standards. Ensure effective communication and adherence to strict deadlines in all aspects of event planning and delivery. About You: The ideal candidate will bring creativity, organisational expertise, and a collaborative approach to event management. You will have: Proven experience in planning, managing, and delivering events of varying scales. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work with a range of stakeholders. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. A solid understanding of governance and safety requirements for outdoor events. A proactive mindset to expand and diversify event programmes. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners. About the Service: This role sits within the Sports and Leisure Service, which manages Thurrock's parks and open spaces, sport and physical activity initiatives, playgrounds, trees and woodland management, country parks, and cemeteries. The Events Promotion Manager will report directly to the Sports & Recreation Manager and contribute to a thriving, dynamic service for the borough. Why Join Us? Thurrock Council is dedicated to making Thurrock a great place to live, work, and visit. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of delivering an engaging events programme that strengthens community connections and supports the Council's vision. Advert Closing Date Redeployment Only: 30th December 2024 Internal / External: 12th Jan 2025 Interview Date: TBC For further information, please contact Rocchina Raymond -
RRaymond@thurrock.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) About Us Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Our location Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road. Staff benefits We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
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Events Promotion Manager
to play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's Plan for Thurrock and achieving key income targets. This exciting role will focus on coordinating and securing a diverse range of events in parks, open spaces, and other locations, working collaboratively with community groups, charities, and commercial partners. Key Responsibilities: Act as Thurrock Council's representative in working with commissioned providers to deliver a seasonal schedule of events. Coordinate the application process for community, charity, and commercial events, ensuring compliance with the Council's Outdoor Events Application Process. Oversee the governance framework to ensure events are delivered safely and meet regulatory requirements. Manage the administration, financial data, performance monitoring, and governance processes for all events in Thurrock's parks. Work closely with
Team Thurrock
and partners, providing guidance and support for a successful events programme. Develop strong working relationships with applicants, including managing high-impact large-scale events. Expand and diversify the events programme, ensuring it meets quality, accessibility, and community impact standards. Ensure effective communication and adherence to strict deadlines in all aspects of event planning and delivery. About You: The ideal candidate will bring creativity, organisational expertise, and a collaborative approach to event management. You will have: Proven experience in planning, managing, and delivering events of varying scales. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work with a range of stakeholders. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. A solid understanding of governance and safety requirements for outdoor events. A proactive mindset to expand and diversify event programmes. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners. About the Service: This role sits within the Sports and Leisure Service, which manages Thurrock's parks and open spaces, sport and physical activity initiatives, playgrounds, trees and woodland management, country parks, and cemeteries. The Events Promotion Manager will report directly to the Sports & Recreation Manager and contribute to a thriving, dynamic service for the borough. Why Join Us? Thurrock Council is dedicated to making Thurrock a great place to live, work, and visit. This role offers the opportunity to be at the heart of delivering an engaging events programme that strengthens community connections and supports the Council's vision. Advert Closing Date Redeployment Only: 30th December 2024 Internal / External: 12th Jan 2025 Interview Date: TBC For further information, please contact Rocchina Raymond -
RRaymond@thurrock.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) About Us Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Our location Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road. Staff benefits We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
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