Senior Events Officer

Job Title: Senior Events OfficerLocation: The Woolwich Centre, Royal Borough of GreenwichContract Type: Agency Worker (Short-Term Project)Hourly Rate: £30 per hourHours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekContract Duration: 16 June 2025 - 15 December 2025IR35 Status: Inside IR35Application Deadline: Friday 13 June 2025, 5:00 PM

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Senior Events Officer to lead the planning and delivery of a busy and diverse programme of cultural, corporate, commercial and community events. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering events that enrich our communities and support the borough's Culture Strategy.

You'll be working at the heart of a creative and collaborative Events and Culture team, managing everything from major public celebrations to bespoke corporate functions, while supporting commercial growth and ensuring best practice in safety and compliance.

• Lead the delivery of council-led cultural and corporate events - from concept to completion

• Manage third-party event applications and oversee approvals

• Apply health and safety standards (IOSH or equivalent required) across all events

• Drive income-generating opportunities through commercial events

• Act as primary liaison with internal departments, emergency services, and external stakeholders

• Represent the Council at Safety Advisory Group meetings and other key forums

• Provide on-site event leadership, including weekends and evenings as required

• Coordinate volunteers, apprentices, and ensure effective resource management

• Maintain project budgets and procurement in line with Council regulations

• Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council's values in all aspects of delivery

You will be a confident and capable event manager, ideally with local authority or public sector experience, and strong knowledge of public event licensing and logistics. You'll be politically astute, highly organised, and passionate about delivering high-quality and safe public experiences.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing public events

• Strong understanding of health & safety (IOSH or equivalent)

• Budget and stakeholder management

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings/weekends

• Be part of delivering meaningful, high-impact events across Greenwich

• Work with a forward-thinking team driving culture and community engagement

• Competitive pay at £30 per hour

• Central location at The Woolwich Centre