Communications and Events Officer

Job Description and Person Specification

Job Title: Communication and Events Officer (Part-Time)
Organisation: Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council
Hours: 16 hours per week (days and times to be agreed with the Clerk, with occasional evening and weekend work to support events)
Salary: SCP 18 (£31,537) (FTE)
Reporting to: Parish Clerk
Location: Shavington Village Hall and Remote/Home-based

About Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council
Located in Cheshire East, Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and well-connected community. We value transparency, collaboration, and innovation in serving our residents, and are committed to creating opportunities for community engagement through effective communication and meaningful local events.

Job Overview
This role combines communications and events support, helping the Council connect with residents through engaging storytelling, impactful outreach, and memorable events. The postholder will play a central role in promoting Council activities, supporting event delivery, and strengthening relationships within the parish.

Key Responsibilities

A detailed list of responsibilities includes communications and content creation, social media and digital engagement, website management, event support, community engagement, public relations, and support for strategic communications.

Person Specification

Essential: Excellent communication, storytelling, social media, and event coordination skills; flexible approach.
Desirable: Understanding of local government communications, photography/design skills, and event safety awareness.

Application Process:

Send your CV and cover letter to clerk@shavingtononline.thrv.uk

Deadline for submission: 12 December 12pm

Telephone interviews: w/c 5 January

In person interviews: w/c 12 January

See here for the application pack for this vacancy:

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Parish Clerk at clerk@shavingtononline.thrv.uk