Event Development and Production Manager

Stockton Council has a reputation for high quality and high profile cultural and sporting events, built on more than 30 years of continuous development of our signature events. There is a strong commitment to events as a vehicle for community and economic growth, changing perceptions about the place and connecting communities.

The successful candidate will join us at a seminal moment as we prepare to significantly transform Stockton town centre, creating a massive public space which connects our High Street with the riverside, helping unlock the leisure potential of the Tees.

An exciting opportunity has been created for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to join the Council’s successful Events Service. We need someone to help shape our future programme of extraordinary and unexpected event experiences for residents, businesses and visitors.

We are looking for a highly experienced event professional who will drive excellence across all aspects of event design, safety and production, including the development of key policies, processes and safe systems of working.

In addition, the post holder will provide senior management capacity in proactively shaping the development the Council’s Event Strategy, including the creation of new events of scale which support the cultural, environmental and economic ambitions of the Council.

You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering safe high profile multi-faceted public events, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and you be able to think creatively and develop cohesive plans and strategies.

You will have extensive and well-developed skills and experience working with key partners, contractors and event professionals, building successful relationships within multiple contexts to realise the Council’s strategic objectives for largescale outdoor events and festivals.

For an informal discussion, please feel welcome to contact Tara Connor, Assistant Director for Culture, Libraries and Events on 01642 526753

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £63,737.00-£66,109.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 244994