Opportunities

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to join the Town Council to lead on Council’s communications and promotion of its activities. This is a newly created role.

The successful candidate will undertake coordination of our communications, PR and marketing, production and implementation of a Communications and Engagement Strategy, whilst working with other Officers to promote, protect and develop the reputation of Ivybridge Town Council.

Ivybridge Town Council delivers a series of annual events, and is looking to increase the offering of events and activities to the community. The successful candidate will line-manage an Events & Projects Officer (newly created role, currently vacant) to undertake operational planning, management and delivery of the Council’s events, together with identifying new opportunities for community events and activities and promotion of the town.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of working to deliver events and community engagement, be motivated, community focused and possess sound communication and organisational skills. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate experience of coordinating social media accounts, content on websites and creating communication plans. You will have experience of promoting activities, projects, services and/or events, with knowledge of writing press releases and reports. Ability to develop good working relationships with stakeholders is key.

The Marketing & Communications Manager position is full time, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, part-time (minimum of 30hrs/wk) may be considered for the right candidate, to be increased if required.

Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

For full details on the role and person requirements, and to obtain an application form, please request a Recruitment Pack on 01752 893815, [email protected] or download from our website www.ivybridge.gov.uk/vacancies

Application to be submitted by application form only, however CVs may be submitted as supporting documentation.

Closing date midday, Wednesday 4 September 2024.

Salary: SCP22 – SCP 25 £31,364 – £33,945 (37hrs/wk) per annum, pay award pending

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days after 5 years continuous service (or as per Green Book requirements relevant at time), plus 5 additional days after 15 years continuous service, plus bank/public holidays
• Free workplace car parking
• Potential for hybrid working