Civic Events Officer

Civic Events Officer

Working hours: 35 hours per week, including occasional evening or weekend work.
Contract type: Permanent.
Closing date: 18 January 2026, 11.59 pm.
Interview method: in person.

The Civic and Ceremonial Team manages all aspects of protocol and procedure and provides direct support to the Lord Mayor, the first citizen of the City of Manchester. This includes oversight and delivery of major civic and special events that enhance the council’s public image and demonstrate civic leadership.

• Organise a wide range of civic and ceremonial events of varying scale.
• Develop and deliver appropriate events for the Lord Mayor that enhance the public image of the council.
• Provide support to the Lord Mayor, including diary management and administrative assistance.

• Proven experience in event management or a similar role.
• Highly motivated with excellent customer‑care skills and a drive to exceed expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Exceptional organisational and time‑management skills, capable of working well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service (additional leave purchasable).
• Access to the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three‑times your salary.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave.
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work, flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships, and qualifications.
• Up to three days per year of pro‑rated volunteering leave.
• Commitment to fair, flexible working and health and wellbeing support throughout employment.

• Listening and understanding.
• Working together and trusting each other.
• Valuing differences and treating everyone fairly.
• Owning our work and embracing change.
• Pride and passion for Manchester.

Manchester City Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, with particular encouragement for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and young people.

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Pre‑employment checks: proof of right to work and references. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.