Communications, Marketing and Events Officer
(Initially on a 6-month fixed term contract)
Within the salary range SCP LC1 13-17 (£11.97 – £12.95 per hour) depending on experience and qualifications
Hours of Work: 25-hour week
Part-time hours: Monday to Friday (times to be determined) with some evenings, early mornings, weekend work required as the job demands – (time off in lieu applies).
Responsible to: Town Clerk
We are looking for a pro-active, skilled marketing and events professional to play a key role in sharing information with residents, businesses, visitors and the media, aiming to raise the profile of Harleston Town Council’s work, services, projects and to market the facilities of the Town Council and its community partners (Team Harleston).
The primary objective of this role is to ensure that the Market is operating at full capacity and through proactive marketing build up demand from prospective stall holders to drive potential future expansion. This applies to both the normal operating markets days plus opportunities for additional events.
Key Responsibilities
• To ensure the Market and all events adhere to the policies and standards stipulated by the Town Council;
• Promote and market the facilities for hire by the Town Council;
• Promote and market additional events;
• Develop proactive marketing communication plans through the usage of digital and social media platforms;
• Plan, market and manage community events, using the Market Place and other Town Council facilities;
• Be an active contributor to additional initiatives being driven by the Town Council for the promotion of Harleston.
The successful candidate should
• have excellent communication, marketing and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• have excellent IT skills, including experience of working with a wide range of social media and marketing tools
• be able to work collaboratively within a small team environment and individually on their own initiative.
• Ideally have knowledge of, or a background in, local government and/or event management.
• be able to demonstrate a proven track record in marketing and/or events management
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a marketing role, preferably with experience in event management.
This is a new role and the above requirements are reflective of the current position.
As this role develops it may be subject to review and alteration in the detail and emphasis depending on future changes or developments.
To apply for this position, please send a detailed c.v. and cover letter to the Town Clerk – Clare Crane and email clerk@harleston-tc.gov.uk
The cover letter should contain specific detail of how you believe you can fulfil the requirements of this role.
For the right applicant, interviews may take place before the application deadline of Friday 18th November 2022.