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Job reference REQ00000018638 Date posted 15/07/2025 Application closing date 30/07/2025 Location Blank Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Attachments Blank Job descriptionEvents Officer -Penrith Town Council Pay Scale LC3 (33-36) £42,708 pa (FTE)pro rata to:30 hours pw £34,628 LGPS Pension:Employer contributions at21.5% Remote and flexible workingavailable Location: Penrith Penrith Town Council is committed todelivering projects and events in Penrith and building on itsvision for Penrith as a creative and cultural place where qualityof life is enhanced by a range of vibrant festivals, events andprojects. An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to jointhe Council and lead this new era for the Town Council takes onthe responsibility for events. The post holder will also take the lead onmany of the Council projects, be actively involved with thedelivery and promotion of our grants scheme and working closelywith our Communities Committee to deliver many of theirprojects. At Penrith Town Council, we pride ourselveson the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieveour goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered andflexible staff. We are committed to training and development, andwe encourage a healthy work-life balance. You must have at least 3 years’ experienceof organising professional events. You will work closely with theCouncil team in the development and delivery of a first-classevents programme delivering an exciting variety of events fromstart to finish, using your creativity and eye for detail tobring each event to life. This role is key to ensuring thatevents run professionally, safely and providing an excellentcustomer experience. You will identify new opportunities andways to continually improve each event. Excellent communicationand organisational skills, the ability to work independently aswell as part of a team are essential. Experience of working tomultiple deadlines and within budget are key to this role. The role will require liaison with localcommunity groups, residents and stakeholders, to understand theneeds of the community and deliver solutions to meet any suchidentified needs. Please consider this role if you believeyour strengths lie in organisation, communication, andadministration, and you want to build up your experience in theevent industry. For detailedinformation on this role, please download the recruitmentpack : Closing date for applications is12 noon on30 July 2025 Interviews will be held on27 August2025 Applications MUST be submitted byemail: with ‘JOB APPLICATION’ inthe subject line. Informal discussion concerning the role canbe made by contacting the Town Council on 01768 899 773 or byemailing: Please visit Penrith Town Council's websitefor more information - Staff Vacancies Please note, thisrole is being advertised on behalf of Penrith Town Council and isnot a Westmorland and Furness Council role.#J-18808-Ljbffr