About the job

Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: 2 years (apprenticeship)

You will be following the Event Assistant apprenticeship

This role is all about supporting the successful delivery of events and activities, while working closely with colleagues and partners to make things happen. The major event is the annual Luton Apprenticeship Awards and National Apprenticeship Week, however you will also be working on a number of other events throughout the year. You’ll play a key role in helping us plan, organise and deliver, whether that means gathering information, coordinating resources, or keeping track of event data and budgets.

Every day will bring something different. You might be preparing reports, managing event logistics, updating records, or using digital tools and social media to help us connect with our audiences. You’ll need to be adaptable too, as there may be occasions where evening or weekend work is required to support events.

At the heart of this role is collaboration. You’ll be working alongside a supportive team, but you’ll also have the chance to take initiative and work independently to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

You’ll already have experience of working as part of a team, but you’ll also feel confident using your own initiative. Building positive relationships comes naturally to you, and you enjoy working with others to get the best results.

Strong communication skills are a must. You’ll be comfortable speaking with people at all levels, able to build trust and rapport, and just as confident when it comes to putting things in writing. Drafting emails, preparing reports, and presenting information clearly will all be part of your role.

As an apprentice you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you need to succeed in this role.

As this is an apprenticeship, you will need to meet the eligibility criteria for the Funding Rules. If you want any additional information, please contact LBC Apprenticeships LBCApprenticeships@luton.gov.uk

This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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