JOB TITLE: Events and Communities Manager
LOCATION: Spalding/ Horncastle/Boston
SALARY: £45,091 to £53,657 per annum
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of a diverse programme of events that support our communities, visitor economy and economic growth ambitions across the South & East Lincolnshire Council Partnership. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio that will include supporting community festivals, markets, town centre activities, cultural events as well as a number of local and seasonal celebrations.
Working closely with elected members, local businesses, community organisations, emergency services and Council colleagues, you will ensure our events are safe, successful and deliver real benefits for residents, visitors and businesses.
As Events Manager, you will:
- Develop and deliver the Council's annual events programme.
- Lead the planning and delivery of major public events.
- Manage event budgets and funding.
- Ensure safe, compliant and successful event delivery.
This role offers the chance to help us create and support events that strengthen communities, attract visitors, support local businesses and showcase everything our local area has to offer.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality events and want to make a difference in local government, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] for more information or to discuss your interest in the role.
Interview Date: 26th August 2026
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
- Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
- Cycle to work scheme*
- Flu Jabs
- Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
- Flexible Working Policy
- Agile Working Policy*
- Car mileage reimbursement*
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities
- Long Service Recognition*
- Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
Pay: £45,091.00-£53,657.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spalding Wygate PE11
