12-month fixed-term contract | Part-time, 3 days per week | Based at Mountfield
SCP 24–28: £36,581–£40,444 (pro rata) per annum
Help shape Bridport’s cultural future.
Bridport Town Council is looking for an organised, collaborative and creative project manager to help deliver priorities in our Five-Year Plan. Initially, you will focus on developing and delivering culture and arts initiatives and demonstrating their value to the wider local economy, with scope to take on other council projects.
What you’ll do:
Lead projects from planning through delivery and evaluation.
Build productive relationships with councillors, officers, community groups, arts organisations, businesses, funders and other partners.
Plan and deliver community engagement, consultation, events and promotional activity.
Develop collaborative culture and arts initiatives, including recruiting and managing volunteers.
Research and submit funding applications.
Prepare clear reports and represent the council at relevant meetings and events.
About you:
You will have at least two years’ experience of project management from initiation to completion and at least two years’ experience of designing and delivering community engagement and consultation. You will bring a strong understanding of the culture and arts sector, experience of planning and delivering events, confidence using social media, and excellent written, verbal and IT skills.
You will be highly organised and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and skilled at building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the principles of the Bridport Rights Respecting Citizens’ Charter.
Completed application forms must be received by 9am on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 30 November 2026.
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Project manager in Bridport employer: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is an exceptional employer that champions local governance and community engagement, offering a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change at the grassroots level. With a strong commitment to employee development, NALC fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and staff are supported in their professional growth. Located at the heart of local government, NALC provides its employees with the chance to make a real impact on communities across England, making it a rewarding place to work.
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