About us Aylesbury Town Council is the Council closest to residents in the parish of Aylesbury. We are a voice for residents by representing their views on issues affecting them. Here at the Council, we are a warm, genuine, friendly Council looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us. We are a corporate body that takes huge pride in our work and our employees are paramount in what we do. We strive to nurture employee wellbeing, maintaining excellent communication and professional relationships with one another - our employees are important to us. About the role The main objective of this role is to assist the Events Team to plan and deliver the Council’s Community Events and to support the existing Youth Town Council (YTC) with their events and initiatives. To attend and assist at Civic Events and Charity Fundraising events and work with other organisations and partners on partnership events, when applicable. You will work as part of a team to provide the Council’s program of Community Events, which are recognised as leaders in their sector, alongside the Senior Communities and Events Officer, Events Officers and Mayor’s Personal Assistant. This role will also require the successful applicant to be the Clerk to the YTC Contract Type Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week Salary Grade D, Scale Point 12 - £30,021 per annum Location Aylesbury Town Council, Town Hall, 5 Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP Job Responsibilities: • To discuss with the Events Manager the current events program and ways to develop new & imaginative activities at the events. • To be part of the Events Team supporting the planning and delivery of community events throughout the year. • To manage the coordination of Aylesbury’s events, including ATC’s events, for the annual Heritage Open Days festival. • To engage with local communities, schools, individuals and other groups to involve them with ATC’s events across the year. • Liaise and communicate with event suppliers and contributors throughout the planning and delivery stages of the events to ensure all paperwork is supplied. • Contribute to a comprehensive review of each event to evaluate its success and identify any improvements for the future. • Collect event attendees’ feedback as part of the event evaluation. • To work closely and effectively with the Events Team to ensure the youth of the parish are represented at community events and have the opportunity to engage. • To support, mentor and guide the existing Youth Town Council. This will involve being the Clerk to the YTC, alongside supporting them in their initiatives and events. • Work with the Mayor’s chosen charity to increase fundraising opportunities at all events. • Liaise with the Finance Officer to ensure invoices are sent out to companies for advertising, food & drink pitch fees and that income has been received and is recorded accordingly. • Accurately track any money donations collected during the events and report the amount on the event evaluation and liaise with Mayor’s PA to ensure correct banking. • Set up and maintain electronic and hard copy files as appropriate. • To produce reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and presentations in-line with branding guidelines. • To work as part of the Communities Team within ATC, contributing to an effective and efficient department. • Support other ATC team members wherever appropriate. • Nurture relationships with other internal departments and colleagues to ensure collaboration and support for events. • To attend events and represent ATC as required or requested by the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Events Manager. • You may be required to carry out other role-related duties that are not limited to the responsibilities listed in this job description. Person Specification • A drive to support, encourage, guide and mentor youth in our community. • Strong organisational skills, ability to work under your own initiative and to effectively prioritise work structures and processes. • Confident communication skills; presenting, verbal and written. • Deliver great customer service building on relations with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the YTC. • Competent to intermediate level in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel. • Occasional weekend work will be required for the delivery of events, so flexibility will be required. During events, this will involve manual handling such as moving boxes and packing away event equipment. • Full and current valid UK Driving Licence is preferable. Person specification · Excellent copywriter with the ability to adapt style to different audiences and channels · Strong interpersonal skills to ensure successful work with a range of stakeholders · Proven experience in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field, ideally within the public sector or a community-focused organisation. · Proficiency in digital media management, including social media channels and schedulers, websites and content management systems, and email communications platforms · A creative flare with the ability to turn ideas into engaging content · Strong skills in communications content production such as graphic design and video production · Ability to think strategically and develop effective communication plans · Strong analytical skills for evaluating communication effectiveness · High level of attention to detail and accuracy · Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team · Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously · Excellent IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office Benefits These are some benefits you can enjoy working for us: A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Pay scales that are competitive and reviewed annually. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time). Increase to 26 days annual leave after five years’ service (pro-rated for part time). Two days statutory leave. Hybrid working. Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track and free counselling service. Closing Date: 5 November 2025. (Note: should we receive a high volume of applications, we may bring forward the closing date).