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Marketing & Communications Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to join the Town Council to lead on Council's communications and promotion of its activities.

The successful candidate will undertake co-ordination of our communications, PR and marketing, production and implementation of a Communications and Engagement Strategy, whilst working with other officers to promote, protect and develop the reputation of Ivybridge Town Council.  This is a newly created role.

Ivybridge Town Council delivers a series of annual events, and is looking to increase the offering of events and activities to the community.  The successful candidate will line-manage an Events & Projects Officer (newly created role, currently vacant) to undertake operational planning, management and delivery of the Council's events, together with identifying new opportunities for community events and activities and promotion of the town.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience - a track record of working to deliver events and community engagement, be motivated, community focused and possess sound communication and organisational skills.  Applicants should also be able to demonstrate experience of co-ordinating social media accounts, content on websites and creating communication plans.  You will have experience of promoting activities, projects, services and/or events, with knowledge of writing press releases and reports.  Ability to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders is key.

This is a full time role, 37 hours per week.  However, part time (min 30hrs/wk) may be considered for the right candidate, however the hours will be reviewed and may increase if required.  Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted. 

Ivybridge Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Applications are by application form only, however CVs may be submitted as supporting documentation.  The (PDF) Recruitment Pack for this role may be downloaded HERE, which includes role and person requirements, together with the application form.  If you require a Word version, please contact us on [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications is midday, Wednesday 4th September 2024.  Formal interviews will take place during week beginning 9th September (date to be confirmed).

For an informal discussion about the role and Ivybridge Town Council, please call the Town Clerk, Mrs K Elliott-Turner on 01752 893815

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