Civic Events Officer

About

The Role

Working hours:

35 hours per week, including occasional evening / weekend working (hybrid / flexible working)

Contract type:
Permanent

Closing date: 11.59pm, 18 January 2026

Interview method: in person

• 2 references - where possible, we require 3 years' history

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Civic and Ceremonial Team at Manchester City Council.

The Civic and Ceremonial Team manage all aspects of protocol and procedure and provide direct support to the Lord Mayor as first citizen of the City of Manchester. This includes oversight and delivery of major civic and special events of significant reputational importance to the City.

You will organise a wide range of civic and ceremonial events, varying in scale. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of appropriate events to be undertaken by the Lord Mayor which will enhance the public image of the council and demonstrate civic leadership.

You will also provide support to the Lord Mayor, including some diary management and admin support to the office.

• Proven experience in a similar role including demonstrable event management experience.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Excellent customer care with the drive to exceed expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively and anticipate, negotiate and solve problems to ensure the successful running of events.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work comfortably with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent planning skills to map the achievement of a desired outcome through a series of actions and milestones with ability to implement monitoring techniques to capture progress made.
• Occasional evening and weekend working will be a feature of this job so if you are interested please ensure that you have the ability to work flexibly as required.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding…