Job Description

Events Officer

Grade C £35,412- £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Permanent

Working 36.5 hours per week

Do you excel in project management and have experience of delivering events of varying scale and complexity?

We’re looking for a dynamic and highly organised Events Officer to join our City Council Events Team. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of the city’s cultural and sporting life, where you’ll plan, deliver and evaluate a diverse programme of events — from community celebrations to major international showcases.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy working with a wide range of partners, and have a passion for creating memorable experiences for the public, this role will give you the platform to shine.

Key Responsibilities

You will take responsibility for the organisation and delivery of events including:

• leading the planning, organisation, delivery and evaluation of events within the Council’s Events Programme
• giving advice, support and guidance to Community Event organisers, stakeholders and other agencies wishing to stage events in Birmingham.
• managing event budgets, including monitoring expenditure, processing invoices and ensuring financial compliance
• working closely with community organisations, sponsors, promoters, cultural bodies, sports governing organisations and external agencies.
• supporting the process for attaining grant and commercial funding, though identification and creation of partnership opportunities that will enhance resource available and outcomes delivered through events

About You

As well as strong organisational and project‑management skills you will also have:

• experience delivering events of varying scale and complexity
• confidence working with diverse stakeholders and community groups.
• a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• excellent communication skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service

You’ll be part of a passionate team shaping the cultural heartbeat of the city. Every event you deliver will help bring communities together, celebrate local talent and showcase Birmingham on a national and international stage.

The ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when events require it is also essential.

What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

and person specification

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk 

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with  UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).