Vacancy for Communication & Events Officer
Salary: The salary scale will be LC1 SCP range 10-20 (£28,608 to £33,673 pro rata) depending on experience. The Parish Council offers a NEST Pension and holiday entitlement.
Hours: Part-time (52 hours per month, including some evening meetings and events) and will involve working 1 day in the office and remotely.
Location: Hayes Green Community Centre, Heath Hayes, WS12 3XP.
Make a Difference in Your Local Community
Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to help strengthen communication with residents and deliver a programme of community events throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication, organisational and digital skills who is passionate about community engagement and making a positive impact locally.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the work of the Parish Council through a variety of communication channels and supporting the delivery of council-led events.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Council's social media accounts and online presence.
- Creating engaging content to promote Council activities, services and events.
- Coordinating the production and distribution of the Council's quarterly newsletter.
- Liaising with local businesses to secure newsletter advertising.
- Planning, promoting and delivering community events throughout the year.
- Supporting annual events including:
- Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Remembrance Service
- Easter Event
- Party in the Park
- Christmas Event
- Attending Parish Council meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
Flexible Opportunity
The Council recognises that applicants may have strengths in either communications or event management. Therefore, depending on the calibre and skills of applicants received, the Council may choose to:
- Appoint a single Communication & Events Officer, or
- Split the responsibilities into two separate part-time positions:
- Communications Officer
Events Officer
Applicants with expertise in either area are therefore encouraged to apply.
About You
You will have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Good IT and digital literacy skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- A positive, proactive and community-focused approach.
Experience in social media management, newsletter production, marketing, event planning or local government would be advantageous; additional training and support will be available for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Make a visible difference within the local community.
- Work flexibly between the Parish Office and home.
- Develop your skills in communications, community engagement and event management.
- Help shape and promote projects and events that bring local people together.
How to Apply
Applications are by post or email and should include your curriculum vitae and covering letter. The closing date is midnight on 30th September 2026.
To apply for the post, please e-mail the clerk at: clerk@hhandw-pc.gov.uk or post to Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council, Hayes Green Community Centre, 11 Hawks Green District Centre, Heath Way, Heath Hayes, Staffs, WS12 3XP.
Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026
Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Notice of Casual Vacancy
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (sec. 87(2))
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council following the resignation of Cllr L Wilson on the 5th September 2026.
Ten local government electors for the Parish from the Old Heath Hayes Ward may request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy. That request must be made within fourteen days, excluding dies non.
The fourteen-day notice period ends 5pm on the 29th September 2026.
The Proper Officer is:
The Returning Officer, Cannock Chase District Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock WS11 1BG.
If a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time period the Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.
This notice is dated 9th September 2026
Mrs L Bowman
Clerk to the Council
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In computing any period of time for the purposes of this notice a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning, shall be disregarded
Notice of Casual Vacancy
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (sec. 87(2))
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a casual vacancy, occurred in the office of Councillor for Heath Hayes & Wimblebury Parish Council, Wimblebury Ward.
A Parish Council is a local authority that makes decisions on behalf of the people in the Parish and has an overall responsibility for the well-being of its local community. It is the level of government closest to the community, with the District authority above it in the hierarchy. As it is the authority closest to the people, it is a vital part of any community.
Its work falls into three main categories:
• representing the local community
• delivering services to meet local needs
• striving to improve the quality of life in the parish
Are you passionate about our fabulous village? Do you want to make a difference and be an integral part of your local community? Do you want to help shape our future? Do you have extra time for this voluntary role?
Am I eligible to be a Parish Councillor?
You have to be:
a British subject, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union.
over 18 years of age.
Additionally, you have to be one of the following:
A local government elector for the Council area for which you want to stand.
Have during the whole of the 12 months occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the Council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period.
Have you during that same period had your principal or only place of work in the Council area or within 3 miles of it for the whole period.
You cannot stand for election if you:
Are subject to a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order.
Have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the United Kingdom of any offence and have had a sentence of imprisonment (whether suspended or not) for a period of over three months without the option of a fine.
You work for the Council you want to become a Councillor for (but you can work for other local authorities, including the principal authorities that represent the same area).
You don’t have to be connected to a political party.
Applications
Candidates will be requested to: Attend at least one Parish Council meeting as observers and submit information about themselves, by way of completing a short application form.
Next Council Meeting: Wednesday, 15th July 2026 and 9th September 6.30pm, held at Hayes Green Community Centre, WS12 3XP.
Application forms and further information can be requested from the Clerk:
clerk@hhandw-pc.gov.uk
This notice is dated: 3rd July 2026
Closing date for Applications: 26th August 2026
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