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Barking and Dagenham has a vibrant community, with lots of organisations wanting to hold events in the borough’s parks and open spaces, from small prayer gatherings to big ticketed music festivals. Elrow Town London and Highlights are just two of the music festivals to have been hosted in the borough and we are keen to work with other promoters. The Events Engagement and Civic Support Officer will play a key role in helping make sure these events run smoothly, by being a key point of contact for these organisations and providing advice and admin support.

The role will also assist with the team with running the Mayor's office, which will include helping to manage the Mayor’s diary, helping to organise civic events (e.g. Remembrance services), and helping to organise fundraising events to support the Mayor in raising funds for their chosen charity. Working with the Events Manager, you will go on site visits, minute meetings, undertake financial tasks and work with volunteers to help support the Mayor in their fundraising efforts.

The role is for 6 months and would be ideal for someone wanting to gain some experience of the events world, who wants to work in a role where no two days are the same.

Special requirements for this post

Some evening and weekend working will be required but advance notice and TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) will be given. There will be occasions where you may be needed to travel across the borough with other members of the team, for example to a site visit in a park, but the majority of work will be done either in the Town Hall (3 days in the office) or working from home (2 days).

About you

Previous experience of providing PA support or working in events would be helpful but isn’t necessary. What’s more important is that you are organised, have good IT skills, can juggle different projects and deadlines, and know how to prioritise your workload. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can work on their own or as part of a team, with fresh ideas and a willingness to learn.

This role involves working directly with elected members, voluntary groups, other council services, emergency services and music promoters so we are looking for someone able to build relationships with people at different levels and use judgement and discretion where necessary.

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.

Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.

Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.

We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.

Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.

We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.

#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Our values, known as

• DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise
• Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs
• Inspire others with our attitudes and actions
• Value people for who they are and what they can do
• Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.