Job Description

Communications Officer & Library Assistant

Part-time:

20 hours per week, worked on a fortnightly rotation; includes alternate Saturday mornings

Contract type:

Permanent

Pay:

NALC Salary Scale Points LC1 (13 - 17) (29,064 - 31,022 FTE) depending on skills and experience

Starting:

ASAP

St Agnes Parish Council requires a Communications Officer & Library Assistant to develop first-class communications and support our thriving library. Are you a creative, digitally savvy communicator who can turn Council work into engaging stories? Do you enjoy providing friendly, customer-facing support? Do you want a rewarding job, working in a small cheerful team? - If yes, we want to hear from you!

About the role

You will plan and deliver multi-channel communications (website, social media, newsletter and press), to raise awareness and strengthen community engagement; create visual and short-form film content for campaigns, training and information, and report on performance. You'll support library operations-- assisting customers, handling grant applications, helping with events and activities, and keeping our library welcoming, well-organised and responsive to the community. Success requires strong time management, the ability to prioritise and adapt, and a flexible, inclusive approach to meet the evolving needs of the Council and its library service.

What you'll do

Plan, write and schedule website and social media content; produce a monthly newsletter.

Create graphics and short videos; design posters/flyers; draft press releases and news items.

Support community engagement (consultations, surveys, events) and respond professionally to public enquiries.

Provide front-of-house library support and help deliver activities.

Hours & flexibility

20 hours per week on a fortnightly rota, including alternate Saturday mornings in the library; occasional evenings/weekends for events; and covering colleagues' leave from time to time.

Annual leave entitlement is 23 days (pro rata) plus two extra statutory days. The Council is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Cornwall Pension Fund - employer contribution currently 19.6%) and all its employees are entitled to join. The position is permanent and has automatic annual pay increases.

To apply, a completed application form must be submitted by the deadline date. This can be by email, post, or in person. CVs can be submitted alongside the application form, but CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd October, 5pm

Interview date: Wednesday 12th November 2025

For an application form and further details please visit www.stagnes-pc.gov.uk, or contact clerk@stagnes-pc.gov.uk or 01872 553 801

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,064.00-31,022.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Application question(s):

You must be available for interview on 12th November 2025 (any time). You must have experience of planning and delivering a simple communications strategy, and writing in plain-English for web, social, and newsletters You must have some experience of working with websites and managing various social media platforms.
Work Location: In person