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Job vacancies at the City Council

Job vacancies currently available at the City Council

Communications and Civic Support Officer  

(based at Chichester Council House, North Street, Chichester) 

37 Hours per Week (job share considered) 

SCP 19 (£29,777) to 23 (£32,076) (pay award pending) 

Chichester City Council is the parish authority for the city of Chichester. We provide a range of services and facilities for residents and visitors including allotments, the Assembly Rooms, various Community Grant schemes, several open spaces in the city, community events and have ambitious plans which we are implementing for the future.   

We are looking for a motivated professional to join our friendly team working to deliver proactive, creative and effective communications that increase awareness of and engagement with the council’s functions, facilities and services. 

If you thrive in a busy work environment, enjoy variety in your work, and care about your local community, then this could be the ideal job for you. 

The post holder will provide communications advice and support to the organisation, delivering campaigns to maximise the impact of council activities and services, as well as ensuring routine provision of information and regular consultation with residents. 

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are vital in this role, with the ability to write positive media stories to promote the Council’s services. Proven experience in the use of ICT to deliver communications through a variety of media and channels is also essential. 

Other duties include providing administrative support for the organisation and the Mayoralty, as well as attending evening and weekend events and meetings. 

Job details and an application form are available to download on our website. Applicants should make clear in their application why they are interested in the position, and what relevant skills and experience they have, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

For further information about this opportunity contact Sam Tate, Town Clerk. 

Benefits include 23 days annual leave, bank holidays and additional statutory days leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours and patterns. 

The Town Council is an equal opportunities employer. 

You can also see the advert on Indeed here: INDEED – City Council vacancy – Communications and Civic Support Officer (External link)

Closing Date: Friday 28 June 2024 

Interview Date: Friday 5 July 2024 

Project Manager  

(based at Chichester Council House, North Street, Chichester) 

37 hours per week (job share considered)

SCP 37 – 40 (£45,441) – (£48,474)

2 year fixed term contract, capable of being extended. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our dedicated team. The post holder will be responsible for implementing the ambitious projects and programmes identified in the City Council’s Plan.

This will require working closely with the community, Councillors and other members of the City Council team. The post holder will engage and work with public, private and voluntary stakeholders, acting as the key point of contact for Council projects and activities, and taking responsibility for liaison with other key agencies.

The role will include primary responsibility for the delivering the council’s identified project priorities.

The successful candidate will have had substantial previous experience and a proven record of project delivery, managing budgets, stakeholders and contracts and will be confident and credible in dealing with others.

Previous service in the public sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants should make clear in their application why they are interested in the post, and what relevant skills and experience they have, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information about this opportunity contact Sam Tate, Town Clerk.

Benefits include 23 days annual leave, bank holidays and additional statutory days leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working hours and patterns.

The Town Council is an equal opportunities employer.

You can also see the advert on INDEED here: INDEED – City Council vacancy – Project Manager (external link)

Closing date for applications: 5th July 2024

Interview date: 9th July 2024

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