Events & Visits Manager (Darlington)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most high-profile communications teams in Whitehall, playing a direct role in delivering external media events for Ministers ? If so, we have the perfect job for you !

About the Team

The Communications Team is responsible for all communications conducted by HM Treasury and its Ministers. It works closely with Ministers, special advisors and policy teams to communicate the full range of the Treasury’s work, through traditional and new media channels.

The team is fast-paced, supportive and fun. We work highly collaboratively across the different aspects of communications (press, digital, events). The roles are high-profile and post-holders are given a large degree of ownership for their areas. The team is a flexible resource, and the post-holder will need be ready to support colleagues during busy periods as responsibilities can move around to reflect Government priorities.

The Events & Visits team, within the Communications team, is currently comprised of eight team members. As a team, it works flexibly and collaboratively to deliver a comprehensive Ministerial visit programme across the UK and internationally.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Plan, co‑ordinate and lead on high quality media events and visits for Ministers, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in order to deliver policy and communication objectives. Lead on visits/events on a rotating basis and provide support to other team members when needed.
• Working closely with campaign and digital teams in comms to identify announcements suitable for media and digital visits.
• Work in a team and individually to identify, recce and advance venues ahead of UK‑based Ministerial visits and events.
• Travel with the Chancellor of the Exchequer/Ministers to ensure that they are well supported and briefed, that logistics and media operations are effectively executed and risks mitigated.
• Work closely with Ministers, Special Advisers, Private Office and policy colleagues from within the Treasury and across government.
• Manage key stakeholders from a variety of sectors across industry to help support future visit opportunities. Maintain and develop key contacts, databases and organisational tools, including a forward look grid, for use across the team.

About You

You will be experienced in organising events and VIP visits. Can work effectively with multiple teams and build positive relationships with various collaborators. Demonstrates excellent time management and organisational skills. Delivers work independently within tight deadlines while ensuring quality and keeping collaborators updated on progress.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme – Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28%
• Parental Leave Packages – Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working – Options include part‑time, job‑share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).
• Advance Schemes & Discounts – Rental deposit, cycle‑to‑work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.

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