Senior Festivals and Events Officer Wanted

As the Senior Festivals and Events Officer, you will lead a small team to deliver the city’s flagship outdoor events including Gloucester Goes Retro and Bright Nights. The team also supports, develops and enables third party events on our outdoor sites. You will be responsible for delivering funding and commissioning opportunities for creative projects across Gloucester. You will work closely with the Cultural Development Manager to develop and deliver strategies and support the city’s cultural vision.

Job Location: Eastgate Office, Gloucester

Salary: £36,124 - £38,626 per annum

Hours per Week: 37.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 02/02/2025 (opened 17/01/2025)

(This post is open to job share)

What we need from you

You will be a creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to develop new ideas and build successful partnerships.
You will have a passion for the cultural development of Gloucester.
Someone with a forward-thinking approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
You will hold an event safety qualification or be willing to undertake one.

What we can offer you

Flexible, hybrid/agile working opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year
2 days paid leave every year to participate in local volunteering activities
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Regular training and career development opportunities
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, and an in-house
Occupational Health service
Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply)
Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice -T&C apply)
Employee discount scheme

How to apply…

If you feel you have the skills, desire, experience and passion to help deliver our ambitious plans for the city then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ann-Marie Leighton via email at Ann-Marie.Leighton@gloucester.gov.uk.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a real impact in the cultural life of Gloucester, we would love to hear from you.