Civic Officer
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, flexi scheme, staff discounts
Our culture and values
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
The job role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Rochford District Council coordinating the diary of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council and assisting in providing advice to them on civic and ceremonial matters and protocol. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, organising and attending a range of civic events for the Council and dealing with expenditure and receipt of payments relating to civic events. In addition, the successful applicant will work with the the Civic Chauffeur and Support Officers and co-ordinate their.
Whilst previous experience of Civics and Democratic Services work would be beneficial, full training will be given and we are particularly interested in candidates who are professional, organised and flexible.
The role can occasionally involve attendance at evening and weekend events, so the successful candidate must be flexible about their working pattern and willing to work longer hours when civic events are scheduled.
For an informal chat please call Sonia Worthington on 01702 546366
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.