Marketing and Events Assistant

ABOUT US

Wychavon District Council is a great place to work, with high levels of resident satisfaction and motivated staff who enjoy working with us. Located in South Worcestershire the district boasts a beautiful natural environment, a rich heritage and plenty to do and see. Wychavon district is also ranked as second best rural place to live in the UK.

We pride ourselves on being a progressive organisation who spends time and energy on what we know matters to our residents and communities – things like creating jobs, keeping the streets clean, helping people feel safe and preventing homelessness.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. 

We offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Agile Working (40% minimum office based)

* Excellent pension scheme

* Options to purchase additional annual leave

* Regular job-specific training

* Discounted Gym and Leisure membership

* Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services

* Free annual flu vaccinations

* Health and Wellbeing support

* Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and

* Kaarp discount scheme which provides a range of employee discounts for days out and holidays

THE ROLE

Tourism and Regeneration Assistant

1 year fixed term contract (during sandwich year from University)

National Minimum Wage (rates from April 2022):

We are looking for an undergraduate student to assist in the effective delivery of the Council’s Tourism and Regeneration service.  In particular, the role will involve supporting on the implementation of tourism opportunities and event production (Regeneration).

This is an exciting and varied role providing a great experience to support a degree qualification. You will be championing the district as a tourism destination for day visits and short breaks, and you will support with the preparation, marketing and distribution of the Districts’ promotional literature. There will also be the opportunity to network with partner organisations to maximise Wychavon’s opportunities to maintain and enhance the local economy, through business investment and visitor spending.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, candidates must be undergraduates and looking for a work placement as part of their sandwich degree course.

We also require a minimum of two ‘A’ levels or equivalent. You will be a confident communicator, passionate in Tourism and Regeneration, and you must be flexible to attend events at weekends and Bank Holidays.  There will be evening work at times.

Placement to commence August/September 2022.

SKILLS  AND EXPERIENCE

You need experience of community groups and clubs, event management, and be IT literate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To discuss the post or for further information, please contact Angela Taylor for an informal chat on 01386 565373 or via email angela.taylor@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing date: 26 June 2022

Interview date: 1 July 2022

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