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Events Officer
Salary: scale point 17 - 22 (£31,002 - £33,699) depending on experience
Pension scheme and uniform provided.
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About the Role
Workington Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Events Officer to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Council’s annual programme of community events. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a vibrant calendar that brings people together, celebrates local identity, and promotes pride in our town.
The Events Officer will manage all aspects of event planning — from logistics, licensing, and safety to partnership working and community engagement. You’ll work closely with councillors, local organisations, and residents to ensure every event is inclusive, accessible, and well-run.
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About You
We’re looking for someone with experience in delivering public events and a strong understanding of event safety, permissions, and compliance. You’ll be highly organised, confident in managing multiple projects, and able to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
A relevant qualification in event management (Level 3 or above) and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential. Experience within local government, budget management, or event marketing would be an advantage.
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Why Join Us?
At Workington Town Council, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference to our community. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to deliver events that create lasting community impact.
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How to Apply
Download the full job description here
Download an application for here.
If you have any questions or for further information, please email office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk / 01900 702986.
Closing date: Friday 7th November 2025
Application forms may be returned via email to office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk or via post to:
Chief Officer/RFO
Workington Town Council
Town Hall
Workington
CA14 2RS
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​​Volunteer vacancies
We are always looking for volunteers to get involved in a variety of projects we manage, see below for more information or contact us to see how you can get involved.
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Event / Steward volunteers
Workington Town Council runs free events and activities throughout the year for the community. We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team and help us to oversee these events. Activities are tailored to the interests of the volunteer and can include; technical assistance (lighting and sound), administrative tasks, customer service, assisting with creative workshops, and general crowd supervision.
For more details, please contact the Council’s Projects and Events Officer, Andrew Burns.
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Volunteers for Workington Nature Partnership
Workington Nature Partnership is looking for volunteers who can help with improving, developing and maintaining the town’s parks, open spaces and nature reserves. Depending on the season we can offer a wide range of activities such as woodland management, scrub clearance, meadow cutting, recording local wildlife, path maintenance, control of invasive species, tree planting and other conservation activities.
For more details, please visit the Workington Nature Partnership website and contact one of the Officers.
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Workington in Bloom (gardening and horticulture) volunteers
Workington in Bloom is dedicated to making the town a more colourful and environmentally friendly place to be. We help to plan and deliver numerous projects throughout the year such as planting spring bulbs, planning the summer floral displays, and improving grot spots and grey spaces across the town. Volunteer tasks include planting bulbs and flowers, clearing weeds, and generally tidying up open spaces. The group meets regularly on Sundays at 10am.
For more details, please contact the Council’s Projects and Events Officer, Andrew Burns.
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