Job reference: VAC005446

Date posted: 08/05/2024

Application closing date: 22/05/2024

Location: City Hall, College Green, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 5TR

Salary: BG9: £29,777 - £32,076 pro rata

Contractual hours: 22.5

Basis: Part time (Fixed Term until March 2025)

Job category/type: Arts, Events and Tourism

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Bristol’s vibrant nightlife, while promoting safety and inclusivity. The Night Time Economy Officer role offered by Bristol City Council will play a key role in promoting the Women's Safety Charter among local businesses, contributing to a secure and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. This role is not only vital for economic development but also for nurturing a sense of community, solidifying Bristol's status as a friendly and safe place for residents and visitors alike.

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting people who work at night, through the delivery of Bristol's Women's Safety Charter. In collaboration with the Bristol Nights partnership, you will engage with various businesses within the night time sector to offer direct support. Responsibilities include organising training events, registering participants, and aiding in the professional growth of night workers. This new position is crucial for enhancing the sector's skills in the best practice management of night spaces. The job delivers a suite of support aimed at bolstering the safety and wellbeing of those in the night time economy.

What do I need to have?

You should be dynamic, with excellent organisational and communication skills, ideally with experience in the night time economy, event management, and client support. The ability to produce detailed reports and handle multiple deadlines is crucial. This role suits someone who is adept at engaging with a variety of business groups and can excel in a dynamic environment. It's a chance to make a significant impact on the night time economy of Bristol, ensuring it remains a thriving and safe space for all.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

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To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
 

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

Additional Information

This is a part time role, 22.5 hours per week and is a fixed term contract until March 2025. Your working days will be flexible, with very occasional evening and weekend work, in line with the needs of the role.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Carly Heath, Night Time Economy Advisor, on carly.heath@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.