EVENTS OFFICER (maternity cover)
Part Time (16 hrs) | £12,657 pa
Our Events Manager will going on Maternity Leave in February and our existing Events Officer will be covering this position. We are seeking a cover Events Officer to provide additional resource in this small events team. This is a temporary appointment for a period of 8-12 months (dependent on when our permanent employee decides to return to work)
As Events Officer, you’ll work across the range of our community events. You’ll be jumping straight in with helping to plan the Knutsford Music Festival, a community fun day and then Pumpkin Path and our Christmas events!
You’ll also be involved in developing new or one-off events as part of our strategic objectives to run events which promote footfall to the town centre, bring the community together and/or celebrate the town’s heritage.
See our application pack for more details.
HOW TO APPLY
Please read our application pack, this contains the job description and person specification as well as more information about the town council and the role.
To apply, please send your completed application form to:
townclerk@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Application Deadline: 14th February 2024 at 12 noon
WORKING FOR US
We know that staff are our greatest asset and we’re committed to providing a pleasant place to work where our staff want to give their best. We place great focus on building a cohesive and supportive office team and provide a subsidised staff Christmas meal every year.
We are a flexible employer with a flexible working policy to account for times when you need to work additional hours or take time back. All our staff have an occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends to support the delivery council events (for example our Christmas Market).
SALARY & PENSION
All of our roles are graded on local government salary ranges, with annual progression along the range subject to performance. The value of salaries is adjusted annually through national local government negotiations.
We provide our staff with access to the Cheshire Local Government Pension Fund, a career average defined benefits scheme.
HOLIDAY AND SICKNESS
Our staff receive 33 days paid annual leave, including all bank and public holidays (pro-rata). This will increase to 36 days (pro-rata) after five years’ service.
We operates a sick pay scheme that provides full pay during sickness absence for a limited period of time which enhances with service. We provide an Employee Assistance Programme to give our staff additional support which gives access to a 24-hour confidential support helpline for a range of issues including stress and anxiety, bereavement, financial wellbeing, consumer rights and relationship support. It also provides access to formal counselling which can include CBT.
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