Opportunities

The Council

Ottery St Mary Town Council is situated in the heart of Devon – six miles from Sidmouth and twelve miles from Exeter.  It is a small market town with a number of independent shops. The Council normally has 11 elected members (we currently have 9 Councillors). The next elections will take place in May 2023.  The Council has a large property portfolio including the Council Offices, Allotments, Museum, Station Community Hub, Cemetery etc. We have a population of approx. 16,000 inhabitants, which has grown significantly due to increased housing development.  The staff currently consists of a Chief Executive Officer (`CEO`)/RFO, Support Officer and an administrator/receptionist.

The Role:

Would you like to be part of a proactive team responsible for collaborating with the community to make the parish of Ottery St Mary a better place to live? The Community Officer will

• Provide support and assistance to the CEO as a member of the Town Council Officer Team.
• Support the delivery of our internal and external communications strategy, writing, and disseminating publicity material, responding to enquiries from the public and media, and coordinating promotional events.
• Support the delivery of the Coast to Country Tourism project including Tourist Information in the town centre.
• Assist with the organisation and implementation of Town Council events and functions.
• Plan and implement income generation initiatives around hall hire and work with non-government funded sources including sponsorship and commercial enterprises using our own premises and resources
• Preparation of newsletters and press releases
• Maintenance of the Town Council’s website and social media accounts
• Preparation of event management plans, risk assessments, and meetings with key stakeholders regarding events.

This role would suit someone with experience of design and publishing software and conversant with social media platforms and candidates must possess a rigorous attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills. As well as having the ability to prioritise and manage their workload within tight timeframes. Above all, a positive can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a successful team is essential.

The successful applicant must be willing and able to work a flexible work pattern including weekends, evenings, and Bank Holidays when required.

Pay Grade: LC1 SCP 15(£25,878 pro rata)

Hours: Part Time (15 Hours per week)

12 months fixed term contract.

Please contact Ottery St Mary Town Council for a job description and application form

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01404 812252

Or write to: The CEO, Ottery St Mary Town Council, Council Offices, 8 Broad Street, Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1BZ

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 1 March 2023

Interviews to be held on Monday 6 March and Tuesday 7 March.