At a Glance
- Tasks: Strengthen global partnerships and promote sustainability and equality in Bristol.
- Company: Bristol City Council, committed to community and international collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global issues while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong relationship-building skills and a passion for civic engagement.
The predicted salary is between 39862 - 41771 £ per year.
Join us in strengthening Bristol’s global connections and delivering impactful international partnerships that benefit communities locally and globally. Bristol City Council is seeking a skilled International Partnership Officer to support the delivery of the Council’s International Strategy. This exciting role will focus on strengthening Bristol’s city‑to‑city partnerships with Odesa (Ukraine) and Speightstown (Barbados), as well as establishing and working closely with two official ‘Friends of’ associations.
You will play a key role in helping Bristol demonstrate leadership on global priorities, including sustainability, equality, and international engagement, while fostering meaningful relationships that deliver tangible benefits for the city. You will be a skilled relationship-builder with a passion for international collaboration and civic engagement. This role will allow you to develop initiatives that promote global values (e.g. Sustainable Development Goals, youth engagement), drive economic growth and trade opportunities for Bristol and advance diversity, inclusion, and equality.
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
