Culture Officer

2 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**37 hours per week**

**Location: Flexible / Deane House, Taunton**

**Please note that this vacancy is not part of Somerset Council. We are advertising on behalf of a partnership organisation.**

**Main Purpose of Role**:
As a Culture Officer, you will be responsible for partnership working, development of a cultural offer for the town and delivery of an annual key cultural, arts and diversity event in the heart of the town.

You will promote the parks and as event spaces and develop and annual What’s On. You will drive footfall, bring communities together and drive income through the hire of open spaces in conjunction with the Operations and Events Manager.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Develop and maintain Taunton Town Council’s policies and procedures for event management and booking process.
- Bring a diverse offer of events to the area over the year.
- Promote the event listings.
- Oversee the event booking process and assess the event management safety plans and risk assessments to advise and authorise activity.
- Build strong relations with event organisers and key stakeholders to garner advice and support.

What we’re looking for:

- Creative in work and creative problem solving skills.
- A dynamic and motivated individual.
- Strong record keeping and organisational skills.
- Project management skills.

**Benefits of working for us**:

- Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life
- A work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail links
- Learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension scheme
- 23 days holiday per year rising to 26 days after 5 years service + bank holidays
- Sick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms)
- Access to a central work car park

**How to apply**:
**Closing date: Thursday 11 April 2024**

**Interview: Week commencing 22 April 2024**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,269.00-£32,076.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton



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