Civic and Projects Officer
Location: Ipswich Borough Council, IP1 2DE
Contract: Temporary, Full Time
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Civic and Projects Officer to join Ipswich Borough Council on a temporary full-time basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of civic functions, community initiatives, and key projects that contribute to the borough's strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in coordinating civic events, supporting project delivery, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the effective administration of council activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of civic events, ceremonies, and official engagements.
- Assist in the management and delivery of projects across council services.
- Liaise with councillors, community groups, partner organisations, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and project documentation.
- Monitor project milestones, budgets, and performance indicators.
- Organise meetings, maintain records, and provide administrative support to committees and working groups.
- Support community engagement initiatives and public consultations.
- Ensure compliance with council policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar role within the UK.
- Have an enhanced DBS on the update service or must be willing to obtain one.
- Experience supporting projects, programmes, events, or civic functions.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and building positive professional relationships.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience within local government, the public sector, education, housing, charities, or community-focused organisations is desirable.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be:
- Highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload.
- Professional and confident when dealing with senior stakeholders and members of the public.
- A strong team player with a collaborative approach.
- Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities.
- Committed to delivering high standards of customer service and public engagement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £36,363 to £39,152 per annum.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a local authority environment.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the local community and civic life of Ipswich.
How to Apply
If you have at least 6 months' experience in a similar UK-based role and are looking for your next opportunity within local government, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience.