Events Operation Officer
Salary: £36,141
Location: 5 Pancras Square
Permanent/ Full Time
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd June 2024 23:59
Interviews: Week Commencing 8th July
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The Camden Event Service sits within the newly created Culture Service which brings together the existing arts and events team. The service is responsible for event management of community festivals and civic events, including licencing, health and safety, managing the film office and generating income through venue hire, outdoor spaces and public realm activations.
How You’ll Be Involved
As our Event’s Operations Officer we're looking for someone to bring their expertise to our diverse range of clients and partners, from Council to Community to Corporate. You’ll be working alongside our Events Team, managing everything from production requirements to transportation logistics. From overseeing inventory and maintaining event gear to ensuring venues are spick and span, you'll be the ultimate multitasking maestro. With opportunities to work in a variety of venues, including indoor spaces, parks, and unconventional spots, every day promises something new and exciting.
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All About You
The ideal candidate will possess outstanding organizational, logistics, and management skills, with a keen eye for detail. They must thrive under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines with a cool demeanour. Previous experience in manual lifting, health and safety protocols, and event setup and derig logistics is essential. A comprehensive understanding of security issues across Council venues and additional event locations is crucial, including familiarity with alarm protocols and building access procedures. You should have or be working towards Health and Safety qualifications like IOSH and First Aid. A clean driving license and driving ability are desirable assets for this role.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Interest free loans
- Access to our incredible staff networks
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,