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    Major Sports Events Manager - United Kingdom - West Northants Council

    West Northants Council
    West Northants Council United Kingdom

    4 weeks ago

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    This is an exciting opportunity to join West NorthamptonshireCouncil's Sport, Leisure & Culture Service in a new post as Major Sports Events Manager.

    The post holder will work closely with the Head of Sport, Leisure & Culture in attracting major events in West Northamptonshire, with economic & cultural value and legacy impact.

    The Council has an ambition to develop a pipeline of major sports events, providing a rolling programme that delivers the councils ambition to become a recognised host of leading sporting events. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and management of partner relations and logistics required to deliver safe, high standard major events across West Northamptonshire.

    What will you be doing?

    The post holder will be supporting the Head of Sport, Leisure & Culture to build a pipeline of major sports events, leading on the procurement of services and contracts required to host and deliver sports events.

    As a lead officer joining the service area's management team you will be representing the council with your knowledge and experience in the sports events sector.

    You will lead all elements of the event from planning through to delivery and evaluation, co-ordinating with colleagues and partners to ensure the safe delivery of high standard major events in West Northamptonshire.

    For queries about the role, please contact Peter Cox (Head of Sport, Leisure &

    About you

    The post holder should have technical industry knowledge and experience including acquisition, planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of major events.

    An advantage but not essential is experience of working for and with Local Authorities.

    A keen interest in sport and an understanding of the wider benefits hosting major sports events provide to Local Authorities will aid thesuccessful candidate.

    You will be skilled in partnership working, budget management, reporting and monitoring and evaluation.

    We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

    • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28days annual leave per year, 29days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
    • Cycle to Work scheme.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
    • Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
    • Car Lease scheme
    • Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or area member ofa professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
    • Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
    • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
    • A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
    • Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
    • Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

    About us

    We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

    Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

    Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council

    At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

    When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

    Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

    West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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