Events Coordinator
Basildon Borough Council
Salary: Band 7 From £39,881 to £43,568 per annum inclusive of fringe
Contractual hours: 36.25
Permanent contract
Full Time
Hybrid Working
Job reference: RQ01988
Closing date: 30 March 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Events Coordinator to work within our communications, and events team. You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of events of different sizes and to different audiences, providing support to our partners and communities to deliver their events.
You will have the ability to motivate individuals, give clear direction and support projects with bespoke plans to enable the events programme to be innovative, creative and delivered to a high standard. You will be experienced in event staff and volunteer management, community and commercial event planning, IOSH compliance and dealing with customers and partners effectively and professionally so will require excellent organisation, customer service and negotiation skills.
Time management, attention to detail and good organisation are key skills, as is the ability to connect and build rapport with a diverse range of colleagues and customers. It goes without saying, you will have experience running or working on events, with a sense of teamwork to involve the relevant people where needed. Self-awareness and cooperation are required to fulfil the role and also help to maintain the positive working environment and team dynamic.
We offer an excellent reward package including flexible working, hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, free parking, employee discount scheme and entry to the local government pension scheme.
Please email shane.spence@basildon.gov.uk if you have any queries or want a confidential chat regarding the role
