Overview
Engagement and Research Officer - Bristol One City. Full Time, Permanent. We are seeking a creative and curious individual with the ability to develop engaging content, design stimulating events, and support our stakeholders by seeking out and curating thought-provoking information. The role sits at the heart of the Bristol One City approach and will be instrumental in engaging partners and communities to translate policy ambitions into practice.
The City Office creates the conditions for key city partners from across the public, private & voluntary sectors in Bristol to work together to support our overarching goal of a fairer, healthier & more sustainable city by 2050. This includes delivering the Bristol One City Plan, holding regular City Gathering conferences to bring together hundreds of senior stakeholders, building an engaging programme of events, and keeping our partners informed about our work through social media, newsletters and webinars.
Responsibilities
* Develop engaging content and design stimulating events to support stakeholders.
* Engage partners and communities to translate policy ambitions into practice.
* Work on systems and projects to deliver the Bristol One City Plan.
* Hold or support City Gathering conferences and build an engaging programme of events.
* Keep partners informed about our work through social media, newsletters and webinars.
Qualifications / Essential Criteria
To be shortlisted, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. The role may also shortlist against desirable criteria where appropriate.
Legal and Equality Information
This role is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. You are prevented from having any active political role in or outside the workplace. Politically restricted employees are disqualified from standing for or holding elected office, and these restrictions are included as terms in the contract of employment.
You are prohibited from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a candidate and from speaking to the public at large or publishing any material that could be seen as advocacy for a political party.
We are Disability Confident and value recruiting and retaining disabled people. If you consider yourself disabled and meet the essential criteria, you are guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Why Bristol City Council?
We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements where possible. Join us to use your skills, develop new ones, and help make Bristol a better place for its future. Rewards include flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave.
How to Apply
If you share our values and meet the essential criteria, please apply by following the instructions in the Further Information section of the job description and person specification. If you need further information, contact Judith Langdon, Head of City Office.
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