Communications officer (lord - lieutenant) - events and civic - united kingdom, carlisle, cumbria

job title

communications officer (lord - lieutenant) - events and civic functions - cs624e

job reference

req

date posted

14/10/2022

application closing date

30/10/2022

location

carlisle

salary

gbp28,226 - gbp29,174

package

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contractual hours

37

basis

full time

job category/type

other

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job description

communications officer (lord - lieutenant) - events and civic functions

salary: gbp28,226 - gbp29,174

hours: 37 hours per week

workbase: cumbria house, carlisle

contract: permanent

are you pro-active, well organised, disciplined and dynamic with excellent communication and diplomacy skills?

we are looking for a high calibre officer to support his majesty's lord-lieutenant of cumbria.

the lieutenancy officer is responsible for arranging visits by members of the royal family to cumbria and providing full administrative support to the lord-lieutenant, vice lord-lieutenant and deputies for all ceremonial duties, honours and presentations conducted on behalf of his majesty the king.

you will lead pro-active public communications, online and offline, on the role of the lieutenancy, queen's awards, uk honours and national initiatives.

you will be educated to nvq level 4 or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant and appropriate knowledge, skills and experience. you will have a good understanding of local government or the public sector and possess excellent ict skills, including the use of microsoft applications.

working as part of the council's wider corporate communications team, as a lieutenancy officer you will be able to work on your own initiative and be able to prioritise workloads and have the enthusiasm to ensure the delivery of successful outcomes for the lieutenancy, the council and the county of cumbria.

this is a high-profile role and will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of people both within the royal households, cabinet office and other local and national agencies.

interview information

closing date: 30/10/2022

interview date: 08/11/2022

we are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

if you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the microsoft teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

what we can offer you

cumbria county council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

excellent training and development offers

flexible working opportunities

opportunity to join the local government pension scheme

boost your pension with shared cost additional voluntary contributions (facilitated by avc wise)

various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

competitive rates of pay

equality, diversity, and inclusion

cumbria county council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. we welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

as a disability confident employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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