***PERSONAL ASSISTANT/EVENTS COORDINATOR***
We're hiring for a super varied role with a local Town Council - 4 days a week (Mon-Fri, 28 hours).
As PA/Events Coordinator you'll be supporting the Town Mayor and their team with admin tasks, while also leading the planning and smooth running of on-site council events.
A perfect role for someone organised, proactive, and confident juggling both PA duties and event coordination.
Salary band £26,835 - £28,163 pro rata depending on experience
Key responsibilities for the PA/Events Coordinator include,
* Provide administrative assistance including responding to invites, updating records & organising Mayoral visits/events
* First point of contact for all enquiries
* Organise all council ceremonial events and civic functions
* Oversee relations with media on coverage of Mayoral and civic events
* Actively participate in on-site event management ensuring smooth operations for attendees
* Run engaging marketing/promotional campaigns via a multitude of Communication media to engage all areas of the community including social media and press releases.
* Actively assist in the development of creative event concepts, themes and entertainment ideas
* Liaise with vendors, suppliers and community stakeholders as required to ensure successful event partnerships
* Management of elements of predetermined budgets for each event
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required
The ideal PA/Events Coordinator will need the following,
* Knowledge of how a council operates or a similar size commercial business operates
* Have experience of managing a diary/calendar ensuring the Major and team are prepared for civic events
* Solid experience in planning and running events from inception to completion essential
* Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with a good eye for detail
* Good written and oral communication and presentational & reporting skills using relevant IT programs
* Have the ability to organise and prioritise your workload
* An understanding of good public relations and how to raise the council's profile in the local community
* Flexible and ability to respond quickly to situations
* Ability to work in a confidential environment with a high level of discretion
Note that this is a part-time 28 hours a week position which could suit someone with previous experience of working within a local government (or similar)position.