Job Introduction
Fixed term/secondment opportunity from 21 May 2026 - 1 August 2026
29.6 hours per week - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
There will be a requirement for evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working as a core part of the role to meet the needs of the service as the summer months include key events.
Your new role
The Events and Lord Mayor's Team is a fun, small and industrious group of people who manage, deliver and support all aspects of the allocated events within the Portsmouth City events portfolio. This includes regional, national and international level i.e. an annual programme of free public events such as Armed Forces Day, the Southsea Food Festival, the city's annual fireworks display, the International Kite Festival, series of car boot sales and Live at the Bandstand. In addition, the team is involved in one off events that take place in the city, which recently included events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict and this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city. It also supports and advises a variety of external event organisers and supports the Lord Mayor's hospitality events and annual civic events.
We are looking to appoint an Events Officer responsible for supporting the Events Team while also taking ownership of key tasks to help deliver the events programme during our busy summer period. This will include delivering outdoor and civic events on time, with quality outcomes and within agreed budgets. You will facilitate and support new events and initiatives at a regional, national and international level, assisting the Assistant Events and Civic Manager and supporting Events Officers in the full life cycle of events which will include delivery.
Who is the person summary:
We're looking for a positive, energetic and experienced Events Officer, who can hit the ground running and contribute quickly as part of our friendly team. With demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning, managing and delivering quality events and projects. You will have exceptional organisational, communication, IT and customer care skills. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to manage a complex and busy events programme. You will be proactive with excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. In addition, you will be flexible as you will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Additional Information
Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.
Some office attendance is required, this remains flexible, subject to business needs.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a large number of applications.
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You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
