Festivals and Events Officer

Fixed Term Contract- 12 months

We are looking for an officer with experience of festival and event management to be part of a thriving Arts and Events team. Tower Hamlets is a diverse and vibrant borough, and this role will play a key part in supporting the borough’s arts and cultural sector.

You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of festivals and events in Tower Hamlets by organising the Council’s own events and facilitating external events with organisers and promoters, ensuring that they meet with the Council’s terms and conditions and any relevant legislative and statutory requirements (i.e. Licensing, Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Building Control and the Emergency Services). You will be responsible for processing and supporting a wide variety of community, corporate and commercial events and activities in the borough’s parks and open spaces and you will also be responsible for occasional management of casual staff and contractors.

A key priority for this role is the commercialisation of our parks and open spaces to generate revenue against savings targets and requires a candidate with commercial awareness of event, marketing and hospitality sectors.

Candidates should have a good level of event and project management experience, including budget management, financial procedures and procurement processes. You will be a good self-starter with an aptitude for problem-solving and attention to detail. You will have good communication skills, good networking skills and will be able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

This post will report directly to the Arts & Events Manager. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, full-time post and job-sharing would be considered.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary (£45,852.00).

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please email: ian.bennett@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Timetable for recruitment:

Deadline for application on Eploy: 23:59 on Wednesday 11th march.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.