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Market Towns Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Mawrth 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,598.00 i £34,201.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 33598 - 34201 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Council Offices, Coleford, GL16 8HG |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MAR20252206 |
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Market Towns Officer £33,598 – 34,201 per annum, 37 hours per week 24 months contract Coleford
Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Market Town Officer to join our team on a full-time, 24-month contract. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of our Sustainable Economy Strategy, particularly through the Market Towns Regeneration Framework (MTRF).
About the role…
You will play a key part in driving initiatives that foster thriving and inclusive markets, tidy and accessible towns, and community wealth-building projects. Utilizing recent research on the sentiment, opportunities, and challenges faced by our four Market Towns, you will help implement the MTRF's objectives.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with town councils, businesses, and stakeholders to enhance the retail, leisure, and recreational offerings in our towns, while ensuring effective communication and partnership-building within the community.
This is a new role which will cover the Forest of Dean. This role is being jointly funded by the District Council and all four town councils. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling. With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice.
About you…
You have professional experience in a similar role with a strong background in community development and project management.
You can work independently and demonstrate initiative, producing high-quality work while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Your interpersonal skills enable you to build and maintain rapport with diverse stakeholders, from town centre businesses to local councils.
You have a deep understanding of the dynamics of town centres, including the challenges they face and the factors contributing to their success.
Special Conditions…
You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.
There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Tentative interview dates: 14th April/15th April
What can we do for you…
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working where possible
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Generous contributory local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Terms and conditions apply
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at join.us@fdean.gov.uk or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319.
Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital.
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Market Town Officer to join our team on a full-time, 24-month contract. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of our Sustainable Economy Strategy, particularly through the Market Towns Regeneration Framework (MTRF).
About the role…
You will play a key part in driving initiatives that foster thriving and inclusive markets, tidy and accessible towns, and community wealth-building projects. Utilizing recent research on the sentiment, opportunities, and challenges faced by our four Market Towns, you will help implement the MTRF's objectives.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with town councils, businesses, and stakeholders to enhance the retail, leisure, and recreational offerings in our towns, while ensuring effective communication and partnership-building within the community.
This is a new role which will cover the Forest of Dean. This role is being jointly funded by the District Council and all four town councils. Within the District, there are plenty of places to see and visit whether you love hiking or cycling. With our agile working ethos: you will be spoilt for choice.
About you…
You have professional experience in a similar role with a strong background in community development and project management.
You can work independently and demonstrate initiative, producing high-quality work while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Your interpersonal skills enable you to build and maintain rapport with diverse stakeholders, from town centre businesses to local councils.
You have a deep understanding of the dynamics of town centres, including the challenges they face and the factors contributing to their success.
Special Conditions…
You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.
There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Tentative interview dates: 14th April/15th April
What can we do for you…
Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working where possible
Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
Generous contributory local government pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Terms and conditions apply
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at join.us@fdean.gov.uk or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319.
Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.