Major Events Officer

Sefton is a vibrant coastal borough with iconic destinations like Southport, Crosby, and Formby. Our events calendar is central to, driving tourism, celebrating culture, and boosting the economy. From the Southport Air Show and music festivals to markets and cultural events, we create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.  

We’re seeking a dynamic Major Events Officer to join our dedicated team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at project management, and are passionate about delivering exceptional events– this role is for you!  

As a Major Events Officer, you’ll assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Sefton’s major events portfolio. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, sponsors, and community groups to ensure events are safe, sustainable, and impactful.  

• End-to-end event management - Plan, coordinate, and evaluate major events (5,000+ attendees), ensuring they align with council objectives.  
• Stakeholder engagement - Build partnerships with, contractors, emergency services, sponsors, and community organisations.  
• Logistics & compliance- Oversee risk assessments, licenses, budgets, health & safety, and sustainability practices.  
• Marketing support - Work with the destination marketing team to promote events and maximise attendance.  
• Problem-solving - Proactively address challenges during planning and live delivery.  

Interviews to be held: week commencing 15th September 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.