Senior Project Officer (Culture and Events)

Are you passionate about how arts and culture enrich community life?

Can you lead innovative projects that celebrate creativity, inclusion, and public engagement?

Are you excited by opportunities you see for Southwark's cultural and events landscape?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Our Culture and Events Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Project Officer (Culture and Events) to join our team and help deliver impactful cultural initiatives that align with Southwark's Borough Plan.

About the Role:

As Senior Project Officer (Culture and Events), you'll be responsible for managing and delivering key projects across arts, events, and Film/TV location services, ensuring each project meets its objectives and reflects best practice in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. You'll lead on project planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and evaluation, while helping to secure funding and manage risk. This is a two-year fixed-term role, working 21.6 hours per week (three days).

About You:

We're looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity, and strategic thinking to the team, with a proven ability to manage cultural projects from inception to evaluation. You'll have:

• Experience leading and delivering successful public-facing culture or events projects
• Strong project management and planning skills, including budget oversight and reporting
• Ability to engage effectively with internal teams, community stakeholders, and external partners
• A commitment to embedding anti-racism, equity, and accessibility in all aspects of your work
• Confidence in procurement, contract management, and funding applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About the Team:

The Culture and Events team plays a central role in shaping Southwark's vibrant cultural scene. Our work supports the Borough Plan's ambitions by delivering inclusive, community-driven projects that reflect the rich diversity of the area. We foster a collaborative environment and offer opportunities for development and creative input.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alex Rinsler at .

Additional Information:

• This is a two-year fixed-term role, working 6 hours per week (three days).

Benefits and more information:

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of, please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Recruitment timetable

Interview date: 24th June 2025

Second round interview (if required): Week of 30th June 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation passionate about our people and understand that diversity enriches our ability to serve communities effectively. This is demonstrated through our council-wide commitment to tackling racial inequality via our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management levels.

Salary Range (Full time equivalent): £48,618 - £55,710