Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Lewisham Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate PAYE. We are looking for a Events and Engagement Officer this role will be based at: SE6 4RU 2 days office based, plus evening and weekend work as required for events and support of Speaker''s civic responsibilities. The right candidate will: Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of visible, high-profile engagement events across the borough, working to agreed objectives, audiences, budgets and timescales. Develop event and engagement plans covering purpose, audiences, format, venues, accessibility, communications, staffing, logistics, risks, safeguarding, data capture, evaluation and follow-up. Design formats that support meaningful two-way conversation and make clear what residents can influence, using facilitated discussion, question-and-answer, workshops, stalls, pop-ups and other appropriate methods. Plan and deliver the Council''s core civic and ceremonial programme, including events that mark important civic, commemorative, cultural and faith occasions. Provide practical civic events support to the Speaker of Lewisham and other civic office-holders, including event planning, invitations, guest management, briefing and stakeholder liaison. Support the Partnerships and Engagement Team to deliver priority engagement and consultation activity, ..... full job details .....