Job Description

Lyme Regis Town Council



Grade SCP 14-17 (29,540-31,022)

Hrs 35 per week

Reporting To Assistant town clerk

Working Pattern

Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm Friday - 9am to 3pm Some evening and weekend work
Job Purpose

To actively promote the work of the town council To design and produce a town council magazine To engage with key stakeholders, residents and businesses on matters of local importance and help deliver the council's community engagement strategy
Main Duties

To contribute to the council's communications strategy To draft articles and features for publication To design and layout the council's magazine To arrange the distribution of the council's magazine and other communications To co-ordinate the council's social media accounts To liaise with media outlets To arrange events To use a range of techniques to engage with stakeholders on matters of local and strategic importance To play a key role in supporting a variety of community engagement activities, particularly via the council website and social media
Dimensions

In general, the post holder will be expected to work within council policies and procedures or as determined by their line manager; however; There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to use their initiative and discretion in providing a high standard of service The post holder will be expected to contribute to service development especially where they will be responsible for its delivery
Supervision and Work Planning

The post holder will be required to work under the direct supervision of the line manager The post holder will not be required to supervise any other staff
Contacts

Members of the public Other LRTC staff Councillors Representatives of partner organisations Local businesses, stakeholders and the media
Working Environment

Work is subject to interruptions to deal with enquiries from members of the public, to deal with visitors to reception or to respond to requests from managers and other staff There will occasionally be a need to work with members of the public who are unhappy with elements of the council's work or who wish to discuss issues of a sensitive or distressing nature Approx 70% + keyboard/computer work, but with regular opportunities for breaks to undertake other work
Resources

The post holder may have some responsibility for items of equipment or cash
General

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the grade of the post This job description only contains the main duties relating to the post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others To maintain confidentiality where necessary and to sensitively handle information belonging to the council or a third party that is confidential.
Special Notes or Conditions

Occasional attendance at evening and weekend meetings/events will be required The post holder will be required to wear clothing that meets the requirements of the council's uniform policy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,540.00-31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person