Organisation: Darlington Borough Council
Job Category: Arts / Tourism / Culture
Location: Hopetown Darlington
Salary: £25,989 per annum (pay award pending)
Salary Band: £20001 to £30000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Date Posted: 28-07-2026
Closing Date: 11-08-2026 11:59
Reference: 300044
About the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning Hopetown Darlington team. Hopetown Darlington are seeking to recruit an dynamic and energetic Events Assistant to help with the design, development and delivery of a world class events and festivals programme.
The successful applicant will work with colleagues in the programming team to help to develop a diverse and engaging activities, events and festivals programme for the site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant award-winning visitor attraction and help with the development of one of the key aspects of this successful and growing site.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer,
Please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
General Information for Applicants:
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact the manager Leona White-Hannant on 07930 625548.
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
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