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KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL, Cheshire East
Community Engagement Officer
Part-time (20 hours)
Salary Scale: SCP 18-23 (£17,047 – £18,613 pa actual)
Our Community Engagement Officer role has the dual aims of helping to ensure we communicate effectively externally, whilst
also working to support a strong community. We want to continually improve how we communicate with residents and other stakeholders and as part of this our Community Engagement Officer helps us develop new ways of reaching people and
build on those we already have. You will prepare our monthly e-newsletter to our residents to share council and community group news, prepare regular press releases and news articles and maintain the council’s noticeboards and our main website and social media.
Our Community Engagement Officer will help facilitate public consultations and ongoing two-way engagement, from planning
how best to reach target stakeholders through to analysing what we’ve been told and putting words into actions. We are also keen to expand volunteering opportunities with the council, both to enable us to do more and also to provide meaningful opportunities for people to give back to their community. You will help develop these schemes and manage volunteer recruitment and
retention. We plan to have schemes to support events and undertake things like litter picks and tackling overgrown footpaths.
Our Community Engagement Officer will also provide support to the various community organisations in Knutsford. From
providing advice on how to get set up, matching them with volunteers and directing/helping them secure grant funding to deliver projects for the community. You will also produce a monthly community e-newsletter targeted at those involved in such organisations, all with the aim of having a strong and diverse network of community groups. We are keen to develop a Knutsford Youth Strategy which will help us, and partner organisations, ensure Knutsford better provides for young people. You will play a key role in helping to develop this, reaching young people and helping to plan action.
Everything you do will be supporting our strategic aims of leading a strong community and ensuring access to local services and facilities. For more information visit www.knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/council/jobs
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
POTT SHRIGLEY PARISH COUNCIL, Cheshire East
Parish Clerk (Part-Time)
4 hours per week – home based
Salary: £13.26 per hour (SCP 5 on the Local Government Scales), paid quarterly
Pott Shrigley Parish Council is seeking a reliable and organised individual to take on the key role of Parish Clerk and
Responsible Financial Officer. This is an interesting and varied position at the heart of local democracy, supporting
the work of the Council and serving the local community.
Duties include preparing agendas and minutes, implementing Council decisions, managing correspondence, liaising
with Cheshire East Council and other public bodies and residents, administering the Council’s finances, and
maintaining the Council’s website and records.
Attendance at the monthly evening Council meeting
(first Monday of the month, 8.00 pm, Village Hall) is mandatory. IT equipment will be provided.
Applicants should have good administrative, financial, and IT skills, and be able to work independently. Training will
be available for the successful candidate.
Please send a CV and covering letter to clerk@pottshrigley-pc.gov.uk or for further information contact the clerk on
01625 572668.
AUDLEM PARISH COUNCIL, Cheshire East
Parish Lengsthman
12 hours per week
Audlem Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Parish Lengthsman to help keep our village looking clean, safe, and attractive. This is a practical, hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a broad range of maintenance skills, and takes pride in their local community.
If you are interested in applying or would like further information, please contact the Parish Clerk:
parishcouncil@audlempc.co.uk
Closing Date: 16th January 2026
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