Civic Secretary

Job title:

Civic Secretary

Company

Venn Group

Job description

Locum Civic Secretary – Local Government – 6-Month Contract – East of EnglandLocation: Office presence required 2 days per week, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Duration: 6 months (potential for extension).
Start Date: February 2025
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience.Venn Group’s specialist local government team is delighted to be recruiting for a Locum Civic Secretary to support a Council during a period of transition and restructuring. This role offers a unique and varied opportunity to play a key part in delivering mayoral services, civic events, and administrative functions.Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Mayoral Service, including coordinating mayoral engagements and ensuring smooth execution of civic responsibilities.
• Organising and managing Council events, with a focus on effective planning and delivery.
• Providing administrative support to the committees and elections teams.
• Liaising with stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring strong communication and efficient organization.
• Being available for evening and weekend events, as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Events Management Experience: Demonstrable skills in organizing and managing events; experience in Council events is highly desirable.
• Strong Administrative Skills: Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills: Confident and professional in dealing with stakeholders at all levels, including the public, council members, and staff.
• Experience within local government is beneficial but not essential.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with people to ensure civic responsibilities and events are delivered to the highest standard.To ApplyIf you’re interested in this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Felicity Woodbridge on 07441916438 orVenn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Expected salary

£20 – 30 per hour

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:07:10 GMT

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