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Job description

To assist the Events Officers in the organisation and delivery of either a programme of major festivals or the annual programme of funding schemes to support events throughout the Borough, both in accordance with the Council’s Integrated Tourism, Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy.

Responsibilities

• To process invoices and to maintain records relating to the Events budgets.
• To provide the Marketing Service and Visitor Information Centre with Event Information to service public enquiries.
• To undertake general clerical, administrative and secretarial duties in support of the Events Officer.
• To liaise with other Council Officers and Services/Directorates and with external organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors as and when directed.
• To work at events delivered by Council.
• To assist in the organisation and delivery of major festivals and annual events e.g. booking artists, hire equipment and materials.
• To maintain an events equipment inventory.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent.
• 2 years’ relevant administration experience.
• Ability to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable Skills

• A valid driving licence with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.