Job Description

Stowmarket Town Council

Address:

Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EZ

Salary:

27,694 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

Part Time. 18.5 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends for events

Contract:

Permanent

Reference:

0475




An exciting opportunity to join a proactive and creative Communities Team. This role is ideal for someone with strong communications and marketing skills who wants to make a real difference in the local community.




You will play a key role in shaping how

Stowmarket Town Council

communicates and engages with residents -- coordinating digital marketing and content creation, supporting PR activity, and developing engaging social media campaigns. You will also lead on marketing and promotional activity for The Regal, helping to boost engagement, awareness, and business growth.




While the focus is on communications and marketing, you will also support the delivery of community events and our historic twice-weekly market, helping to bring people together and celebrate what makes Stowmarket unique.




We are looking for someone who enjoys creating compelling content, engaging with people, and building positive relationships with community groups, businesses, and local partners. You will contribute directly to improving resident involvement, raising awareness of council activity, and ensuring that local voices are represented.




It is essential that the

Community Engagement and Events Officer

has excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Experience with digital content creation, social media scheduling, and campaign coordination would be a clear advantage, along with confidence in supporting public-facing events and working with a wide range of stakeholders.




As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working arrangements, employee wellbeing support, excellent holiday entitlement, personal and professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with a passionate and supportive team.

To find out more:

Please read the

and Person Specification (pdf)

or visit

our website

.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a supporting cover letter explaining why you are the right person for this role to:

personnel@stowmarket.org

Closing date:

23 November 2025.



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