Events Administrator

We're looking for an Events Administrator to assist our dedicated Events team in delivering an extensive programme of events that make a real difference to how people feel about working for and with the police.

Our corporate communications department is based at Police and Fire Headquarters in Portishead, with free parking and an excellent range of on-site facilities, however, we proudly support flexible working and offer a blend of in-office and remote working for this role.

The role:

You'll work closely with the Senior Events Coordinator and Events Coordinator to help deliver internal and external events as well as providing administrative support to the wider Corporate Communications Department.

You'll have brilliant communications skills, be organised with a keen eye for detail and have a passion for creating memorable moments that make people feel special and cared for.

This is a not to be missed opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in events management working within a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Some travel within the force area will be required to meet with colleagues and support events.

The main responsibilities of the Events Administrator will be to:

• Assist the Events Coordinator and Senior Events Coordinator in the delivery of a full programme of internal and external events.


• Coordinate and administer event invites, registrations and responses, along with liaising with suppliers and administer purchase orders.


• Organise and attend events planning meetings.


• Provide administrative support for the wider Corporate Communications department.


• Maintain appropriate filing and record systems.


• Assist in collecting information, research and project work to enable the line manager/management team to respond to queries on specific issues and/or develop ideas and improvements., The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

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• Good communications skills


• Ability to work on own initiative


• Organised with good attention to detail


• Computer literate


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, in particular Excel, Word, and Forms


A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role as you will be required to travel around the force area to support events.

To be eligible to apply for these roles you must have a 3 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion across our organisation, where communities are currently under-represented.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and beliefs, who share our value of caring and want to make a difference in the community.

If you are from an under-represented background you can find out more about our Positive Action Programme and ways you could be supported here: Our inclusive culture | Avon and Somerset Police