PA & Events Coordinator

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/EVENTS COORDINATOR*** We\’re hiring for a super varied role with a local Town Council – 4 days a week (Mon-Fri, 28 hours). As PA/Events Coordinator you\’ll be supporting the Town Mayor and their team with admin tasks, while also leading the planning and smooth running of on-site council events. A perfect role for someone organised, proactive, and confident juggling both PA duties and event coordination. Salary band £26,835 – £28,163 pro rata depending on experience Key responsibilities for the PA/Events Coordinator include, Provide administrative assistance including responding to invites, updating records & organising Mayoral visits/events First point of contact for all enquiries Organise all council ceremonial events and civic functions Oversee relations with media on coverage of Mayoral and civic events Actively participate in on-site event management ensuring smooth operations for attendees Run engaging marketing/promotional campaigns via a multitude of Communication media to engage all areas of the community including social media and press releases. Actively assist in the development of creative event concepts, themes and entertainment ideas Liaise with vendors, suppliers and community stakeholders as required to ensure successful event partnerships Management of elements of predetermined budgets for each event Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as requiredThe ideal PA/Events Coordinator will need the following, Knowledge of how a council operates or a similar size commercial business operates Have experience of managing a diary/calendar ensuring the Major and team are prepared for civic events Solid experience in planning and running events from inception to completion essential Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with a good eye for detail Good written and oral communication and presentational & reporting skills using relevant IT programs Have the ability to organise and prioritise your workload An understanding of good public relations and how to raise the council\’s profile in the local community Flexible and ability to respond quickly to situations Ability to work in a confidential environment with a high level of discretionNote that this is a part-time 28 hours a week position which could suit someone with previous experience of working within a local government (or similar)position