Project & Services Delivery Officer

Description:

Sidmouth Town Council
Location: Sidmouth Town Council Offices, Sidmouth, with the possibility of some home working.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week preferred but flexible,
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4.30pm, but flexibility essential
Attendance may be required at evening council meetings
This post is initially fixed term for a period of 12 months with a possibility to extend, commencing mid-July.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Sidmouth Town Council is the first tier of local government in the town of Sidmouth, a prestigious seaside resort on Devon’s Jurassic coast and the second largest of eight towns in East Devon. The Town Council takes a proactive approach to improving the lives of people in Sidmouth and the Sid Valley as well as fulfilling its statutory duties. It undertakes numerous initiatives including the promotion of tourism and the local economy, safeguarding our local environment and providing services to children and young people. We are ambitious for the future of our town and embrace innovation. The Council is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join our close-knit team and support the delivery of key Council services and projects.
This newly appointed role will be pivotal in delivering the Town Council’s ambitious programme of services and projects for the next year. Reporting to the Town Clerk, you will be involved in a wide variety of different areas, delivering significant benefits to the community. Your role will be to support Sidmouth Town Council in setting up, designing and delivering local projects and initiatives that provide Council services, including meeting and working with key stakeholders, contractors and the public. You will assist in ensuring that Council initiatives are completed on time and to budget, ensuring value for money and linking with other community initiatives, including building strong relationships with other community groups.
Closing Date: Noon 24th May 2024