Tourism & Events Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Tourism & Events Assistant to join Belfast City Council''s dynamic Tourism and Events Team within the Place and Economy Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-profile city events, festivals, and tourism initiatives that help showcase Belfast on a global stage.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of tourism and events activity, including:

• Assisting in the organisation and delivery of major city events and festivals
• Supporting marketing and promotional campaigns for tourism initiatives
• Coordinating administrative processes in line with audit and council standards
• Maintaining KPI, marketing, and event performance databases
• Supporting funding schemes and ensuring compliance with grant conditions
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement, including government bodies and external partners
• Helping manage event logistics, including licensing, risk assessments, and health & safety requirements
• Acting as Deputy Events Controller during live events when required
• Supporting budget monitoring, procurement processes, and supplier coordination
• Assisting with reports, presentations, and internal briefings

What We''re Looking For

• A third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Event Management, Tourism, Marketing, Business Management)
• At least 2 years'' experience in:
• Delivering large-scale public events or tourism initiatives
• Marketing and promoting events or tourism programmes

Location: Belfast (Hybrid - typically 3 days office / 2 days home)

Pay Rate: -18.85 per hour

Contract: Temporary - 19 weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 27 April 2026

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