Civic Events & Protocol Coordinator (Part-Time)

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Park and Ride access

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is seeking a Corporate Case Services Officer (Civic) to support the smooth delivery of civic engagements, ceremonial events and official functions involving the Lord Mayor and Sheriff. This part-time role (24 hours/week) requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills to ensure professional civic protocol at events across the district.

The role includes briefing senior figures, planning receptions, and contributing to weekly civic diary meetings at Tower House,

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating activities, events, meetings or engagements involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Effective communication with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate attendance arrangements for the civic team at events, liaising with organisers and ensuring all civic protocols are followed.
• Brief the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and their escorts on event requirements, background information and speech arrangements.
• Support the planning and delivery of civic receptions, events and functions hosted by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.
• Organise the Council's participation in ceremonial events, including civic and cathedral services.
• Attend and contribute to weekly civic diary meetings, which are held face to face on a Monday at Tower House in Canterbury.

Skills

Organised

Networking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Administrative skills

Job description

Canterbury City Council is seeking a Corporate Case Services Officer (Civic) to support the smooth delivery of civic engagements, ceremonial events and official functions involving the Lord Mayor and Sheriff. This part-time role (24 hours/week) requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills to ensure professional civic protocol at events across the district.

The role includes briefing senior figures, planning receptions, and contributing to weekly civic diary meetings at Tower House,