WHAT YOU’LL BE GETTING UP TO

• You’ll get to work on some amazing events from Chorley Flower Show to Music in the Park, Chorley and South Ribble Live, a Taste of Leyland, Christmas light switch ons and many more.
• You will get the opportunity to manage smaller events, developing your event management skills including developing event management plans and risk assessments, organising staffing and overseeing events on the day.
• You will work within a vibrant, energetic team who work hard to deliver our extensive events programme for both Chorley and South Ribble.
• You will work with the councils’ Communications and Marketing team to promote our events to maximise attendance and ticket sales
• You will support the wider event team to deliver events in budget, handling orders and invoices promptly. ensure events are delivered to budget, handling orders and invoices promptly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.

ABOUT US

At South Ribble Council, our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They’re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services.

Role: Events Assistant
Location: South Ribble and Chorley
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: £25,183 - £25,584
Closing Date: 28 May 2025 (Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.)
We are committed to delivering an exciting events programme that attracts residents and visitors and provides a boost to the local economy of our districts. We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Events Assistant to become a key part of our team and contribute to our success.