Civic Manager

* Admin
- Event management
- Key holder
Civic Manager
Newbury, Berks. Office based.

**Salary**: £30,000 per annum.
Fixed Term maternity contract, until December 2023.
Full time, Free Town Centre car parking.
JOB SUMMARY
We have a varied, fixed term, maternity contract with a local authority based in Newbury Town Centre. The role will support and report into the CEO and will primarily be responsible for the efficient and smooth running of a high profile office, including liaisingwith a local dignitary and organising their diary.
Other responsibilities will include:

- Financial control and management of accounts.
- Line management of a team of 7 part time individuals who are not based in the office.
- Liaise with members of the public and outside agencies in relation to the civic role of the Council.
- Lead Officer for Arts & Culture committee.
- Attend out-of-hours meetings and functions (occasionally at weekends) as required and after consultation with the Chief Executive.
- Organise, attend and administer events, parades, functions and receptions as required and liaise with relevant organisations.
- Work in partnership with other organisations and services to bring together public events such as Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service.
- Organise and administer funds, appeal and donations.
- Arrange payments to charitable organisations.
- Maintain up-to-date accounts books and records.
- Deal with all correspondence.
- Assist with the organisation of fundraising events.
- Access to the vault and first call-out key holder for same. Ensuring the maintenance of high levels of security for regalia, etc. at all times.
- Attending the meetings and recording apologies.
- Compiling agendas, minutes and related documentation in conjunction with the Chairman ensuring accuracy and circulation at the appropriate time, that regular items are listed on the agenda at the appropriate times and invited speakers are properly briefed.Ensure that actions identified at meetings are followed up.
This position would suit a highly organised, articulate individual who is experienced with building relationships with a variety of stakeholders. This is a high profile role within the local community.