Job Introduction
We are inviting internal applications for the role of Festivals and Events Manager within the Culture & Community division.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced colleague to lead the development and delivery of Medway Council’s annual festivals and events programme, event locations service, and a range of creative and community initiatives. The role plays a key part in delivering the Council’s strategic priorities and the Creative Medway Cultural Strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead service improvement planning, operational delivery, and income generation across festivals and events.
- Build and manage partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including cultural, creative, health, education, and community sectors.
- Oversee health & safety and safeguarding across all events and programmes.
- Manage team performance, recruitment, development, and welfare.
- Develop and deliver marketing and communications campaigns to grow audiences and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, GDPR, and financial management policies.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for someone with:
- Proven experience in cultural programming, events management, or community engagement.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver complex projects and partnerships.
- A commitment to Medway’s values and behaviours.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Sue Harding on 01634 338076.
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
Culture & Community are seeking a Festivals and Events Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile
For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
