Town and Community Council Liaison Officer

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bridgend County Borough Council as a Town and Community Council Liaison Officer, where you'll serve as the liaison between the council and community councils. This role will demand your expertise in local governance and project development while facilitating essential communication. With a focus on building relationships, you will assist councils in their operations and contribute to community engagement through advice and support. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing strong working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Welsh language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact between the council and community councils.
• Provide guidance and support to enable effective council operations.
• Facilitate communication and advise on local projects.

Skills

Knowledge of Town and Community Councils

Project Development

Communication Skills

Education

Understanding of Local Government

Job description

Town and Community Council Liaison Officer
Job description
37 hours per week

Fixed Term - Two years from the date of appointment

An opportunity has arisen within Operations - Community Services for a Town and Community Council Liaison Officer.

The primary aim of the role is to act as the main point of contact between Bridgend County Borough Council and all Town and Community Councils, providing ongoing support, guidance and clear information to enable them to carry out their roles effectively. The role is focused on developing and maintaining strong working relationships, facilitating consistent and open communication and being a reliable source of advice and assistance.

The successful applicant for this post will bring with them a working knowledge/understanding of Town and community Councils, knowledge and experience of project development and an understanding of local government. For more information, please see the relevant Job Description and Person Specification.

This post is suitable for hybrid working with travel to meet community groups and Town and Community Councils expected, with some evening working required.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Louise Connolly via email - [e-mail].

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Night Duties are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 23 July 2025

Shortlisting Date: 28 July 2025

Interview Date: 05 August 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification