Council: Melksham Town Council

County: Wiltshire

Salary: £29,269 - £30,825 (pay award pending), LC2 SCP 18-21

Closing date: 04/08/2024

Events and Community Development Officer

Applications must be returned by 04/08/2024

  • Full time 37 hours per week
  • Based at Melksham Town Hall
  • 23 days leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 (midnight)

Are you an experienced events and community development professional looking for an important role at the heart of the local community? Are you a strong team player with first class organisational and engagement skills? Are you excited by the chance to work with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high profile public events?
This role supports the delivery of our extensive calendar of events and community projects. You will plan, organise and deliver a wide variety of community and civic engagements, liaising with community groups, schools, businesses and other stakeholders as required.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a track record of managing and delivering high quality public facing events and activities, working with and supporting people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and experience of community engagement.

Recruitment Process

Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 (midnight)
Interviews: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2024- details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Application is strictly via the application form contained in the job pack. Please do not send a generic CV. Completed applications should be returned to Steve Milton using the contact details below. The job pack can be downloaded at: https://www.melksham-tc.gov.uk/about-melksham-town-council/vacancies

More information about Melksham Town Council can be found on their website at www.melksham-tc.gov.uk

If you would like an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact our recruitment consultant, Steve Milton, at the Local Government Resource Centre using the following details:

Steve Milton
Local Government Resource Centre
[email protected]
07701 032 010