Heath Hayes Parish Council is an active Council at the heart of the local community and is seeking to appoint a multi-skilled, flexible and enthusiastic person to take on the role of Communication & Events Officer.
The post is part time (52 hours per month, including some evening meetings and events) and will involve working 1 day in the office and remotely.
The salary scale will be SCP range 10-20 (£26,835 to £31,586 pro rata, pay award pending) depending on experience. The Parish Council offers a NEST Pension and holiday entitlement.
Duties to include attending monthly Council Meetings to keep up to date with Council Business. Run the Council’s Social media on various platforms and promote the Council accordingly. Experience in Hootsuite or similar programmes is advantageous. Prepare data and advertising for a half yearly newsletter, with local businesses to sell advertising space, arrange printing and distribution within the Parish.
Arrange all Council events throughout the year, including fixed events such as Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Remembrance Service, Christmas Parade and a summer event in the park and attend monthly committee meetings as required. Arrange the installation of the street Christmas lights.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communications, organisational and administrative abilities; IT literacy and, either a good understanding of local government, or be able to show the potential and willingness to learn with training.
Application is by post or email and should include your curriculum vitae and covering letter. The closing date is midnight on 30th May 2025.
To apply for the post please e-mail the clerk at: clerk@hhandw-pc.gov.uk or alternatively post to Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council, Hayes Green Community Centre, 11 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Staffs, WS12 3XP.