Events Officer - 37 Hours
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).
Summary
Organize and deliver public events for Torbay Council, including safety planning, stakeholder coordination, and budget oversight across Torquay and the wider Devon area.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Job Description & Person Specification >
Torbay Council is looking to recruit an experienced events professional into the role of Events Officer as part of the wider Events Team.
The post will support the various events that take place on Council land across the Torbay area as well as key events the council directly manages or collaborates on including both the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail and the English Riviera Airshow.
The post holder will work with the rest of the events team to deliver transformative outdoor events and shape the strategic direction of the events offer in line with the Council Events Strategy and to positively support the English Riviera as a visitor destination.
Working closely with various teams across the Council, as well as various external organisations, this role will support the delivery of the Bay’s annual events programme and help to develop future thinking. Key skills for this role will be good awareness and knowledge of public safety, good management of events on the ground and excellent organisational skills in the lead up and planning of a portfolio of events.
Working with a wide array of stakeholders the successful candidate will ensure that all events are delivered in accordance with relevant council policies and priorities, oversee budgets as appropriate, meet income generation targets and support the development of the events sector in the area.
There are two full-time positions available.
For an informal chat please contact Louise Barlow on 07345 751339 or louise.barlow@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Job Description & Person Specification >
Torbay Council is looking to recruit an experienced events professional into the role of Events Officer as part of the wider Events Team.
The post will support the various events that take place on Council land across the Torbay area as well as key events the council directly manages or collaborates on including both the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail and the English Riviera Airshow.
The post holder will work with the rest of the events team to deliver transformative outdoor events and shape the strategic direction of the events offer in line with the Council Events Strategy and to positively support the English Riviera as a visitor destination.
Working closely with various teams across the Council, as well as various external organisations, this role will support the delivery of the Bay’s annual events programme and help to develop future thinking. Key skills for this role will be good awareness and knowledge of public safety, good management of events on the ground and excellent organisational skills in the lead up and planning of a portfolio of events.
Working with a wide array of stakeholders the successful candidate will ensure that all events are delivered in accordance with relevant council policies and priorities, oversee budgets as appropriate, meet income generation targets and support the development of the events sector in the area.
There are two full-time positions available.
For an informal chat please contact Louise Barlow on 07345 751339 or louise.barlow@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Essential:
- Ability to manage events from concept to delivery including production of Event Management Plans (EMPs) to the highest standards.
- Ability to develop and foster effective relationships with a various external organisations and individuals in relation to events and activities.
- Ability to prioritise workload and managing personal time to enable productivity.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Essential:
- Knowledge of events, event spaces and how these work effectively in the production and organisation of events.
- Knowledge of how to make effective on the spot decisions which enables a successful smooth event.
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of event management, from conception through to completion preferably from a local government perspective.
- Experience of working with external agencies to deliver participation in cultural activities, festivals and events.