Event and Arts Officer

Job Summary

Are you passionate about bringing people together through memorable, well-run events? We have an exciting opportunity for an Events & Arts Officer to join our Communities Team and play an important role in shaping and delivering events across the Council. Working closely with the Events and Arts Manager, you will support the planning and delivery of a wide range of public events.

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

DIRECTORATE: SERVICE DELIVERY

SERVICE: COMMUNITIES TEAM

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TITLE:

EVENTS AND ARTS OFFICER

GRADE: SCALE 5

RESPONSIBLE TO: EVENTS AND ARTS MANAGER

• Support the Events and Arts Manager in managing, developing, and delivering the Council's public events programme, including leading on the delivery of smaller events.
• Assist with the administration, planning, and delivery of the Council's public events programme, including major annual events such as the Festival of Leisure, Music in the Parks and the Christmas Light Switch On.
• Assist with events and arts content across websites and social media, researching and developing new ways to engage target audiences.
• Support the production of publicity material, manage social media pages, and create event content.
• Work with communities and community groups to increase engagement and volunteering throughout all events.
• Support the Civic and Events Officer with the administration, organisation, and delivery of civic events and related functions, including the Civic Service, Remembrance Day, road closures, the Town Crier, and other associated events.
• Assist with Arts and Events budget management.
• Work in partnership with external arts organisations, artists and groups to plan and deliver arts activities and events.
• Support the development of sponsorship opportunities and relationships for Council events.
• Support the development and use of user satisfaction surveys and collection of results.
• Undertake general administrative tasks, including managing the events inbox.