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HR GO Recruitment; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment supports The Guildhall in Sandwich, Kent, to recruit an Assistant Clerk - Events, Marketing & Community Engagement. The role is 30 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm, starting 28 October 2026, on a 9–12 month maternity cover basis.

You will manage weddings and events from concept to invoicing, assist with marketing and social media, and handle inquiries from residents, clients and visitors. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Creative, enthusiastic individual with strong social media skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Friendly, confident when engaging with the public and clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weddings, meetings and events from planning to invoicing.
• Liaise with clients and provide event support.
• Promote the Guildhall as a unique venue and help increase bookings.
• Support Council, civic and community events.

Skills

Creative

Social media

Organised

Written and verbal communication

Friendly and confident

Team player

Job description

Assistant Clerk - Events, Marketing & Community Engagement

The Guildhall, Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AH

30 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm

Start Date: 28 October 2026

9-12-month temporary contract - Maternity Cover

£13.50 per hour

Are you organised, creative and passionate about events and social media?

Flexibility is Essential

Some evening and weekend work will be required, particularly during the wedding season and around Christmas and other events. The amount of additional work will vary depending on the events programme.

Your Role

Events & Guildhall

• Manage and coordinate weddings, meetings and events from initial concept and planning through to successful completion and invoicing
• Liaise with clients and provide event support
• Help promote the Guildhall as a unique venue
• Develop ideas to increase bookings and visibility
• Support Council, civic and community events

Marketing & Social Media

• Promote events, venue hire and Council initiatives
• Assist with posters, advertising and online listings
• Help grow the profile of the Guildhall and Town Council
• Bring fresh and creative marketing ideas

Administration Support

• Respond to enquiries from residents, clients, visitors and local organisations
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Council team
• Support the Town Clerk and wider team with ad hoc tasks and projects as required

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Creative, enthusiastic and confident with social media
• Organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Friendly and confident when dealing with the public and clients
• Interested in events, marketing and community engagement
• Flexible and happy to work evenings and weekends when required
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working as part of a small team

Why Join Us?

• Work from The Guildhall, a beautiful historic building
• Be involved in weddings, events and community activities
• Have the opportunity to develop your marketing and social media skills
• Make a visible contribution to the town
• Enjoy a varied role where every day is different