At a Glance
- Tasks: Help deliver exciting events and engage with stakeholders in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact through exceptional events and communications.
- Qualifications: Passion for event management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32225 - 32225 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working – Birmingham office 1 day per week
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £32,225 per annum
Grade: 10
The role: As a valued member of the Public Affairs team, you will have a key role in helping to deliver the Commission’s programme of events and stakeholder engagement. This will include supporting major Commission events, supporting our wider stakeholder engagement work, and leading on smaller engagement or event projects.
Our offer to you:
- Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)
- Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
- Flexible working & family friendly policies
- Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
- Open, collaborative and people-focused culture
Your responsibilities:
- It’s about communicating for the Commission. You’ll help to deliver the Commission’s major communications projects, including major events and Conferences, and lead on a small number of communications projects such as Commission attendance at other third-party events.
- It’s about engaging with stakeholders. You’ll support a number of stakeholder relationships for Communications and Engagement and support a wide range of relationships, including with industry and the National Lottery. You will also contribute to stakeholder mapping and maintain information on the Commission’s stakeholder relationships.
- It’s about in-person engagement. You’ll support the development and updating of the Commission’s events programme. You will ensure save the dates, invites, information and post-event comms are drafted and sent out in a timely manner, make sure our events meet our requirements of professionalism and accessibility, and you’ll think creatively about how we can present information in an engaging format.
- It’s about being part of the team. You’ll assist with ad hoc projects across the Communications & Engagement team when needed. General communications team support and administration as required during busy periods.
- It’s about personal development. You will be responsible for your own personal development and will be supported by a team that welcomes and recognises the value of learning and development as we continue to work at our best.
The postholder will occasionally be required to travel nationally and stay overnight in this role.
What we’re looking for:
- You’ll have a passion for delivering exceptional external-facing events and communications, recognising the importance of event and logistical management.
- You’ll be confident managing competing priorities and work supporting the Public Affairs team in delivering our ambitions.
- You’ll be collaborative, motivated and creative, working as part of a multi-disciplinary comms and engagement team.
- You’ll be comfortable communicating with, and advising, senior leaders across the organisation.
- And you’re enthusiastic about great communications, creating relationships and proud of the important role you’ll play in creating and delivering exceptional events and engagement opportunities that deliver real impact.
Experience of planning, creating and running events. Experience of supporting the delivery of major communications projects, including drawing up communications plans and preparing material to share with stakeholders. Experience of mapping and maintaining records on stakeholders. Strong administrative skills with experience of working with and to budgets. Interest in stakeholder engagement and public affairs. Experience of or interest in project management. Experience of supporting or managing colleagues who are working on an event or specific projects.
We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Event Officer in Birmingham employer: Gambling Commission
As an Event Officer at our Birmingham office, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages personal development. With a generous benefits package including a Civil Service Pension, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity, we foster a culture where every team member can excel and make a meaningful impact through engaging events and stakeholder engagement.
