We are seeking a temporary Civic Engagement Manager to support the Speaker of Hackney, to cover a vacancy in the team. The role is responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of the Speaker’s Office, including providing effective and proactive day to day support to the Speaker of Hackney
• Leading on planning and delivery of civic and ceremonial engagements and events for the Speaker of Hackney
• Support the planning and delivery of core civic events for the Council, to include Remembrance Sunday and Holocaust Memorial Day
• Promoting civic engagement, local democracy and the role and profile of the Speaker

You will work closely with the Speaker of Hackney, Cllr Antoinette Fernandez, to ensure that her civic responsibilities and priorities are delivered effectively. This will include diary and administrative support, as well as support organising her civic and fundraising events calendar. You will also work flexibly across the service, including the provision of support to the elected Mayor and Cabinet.

You will have the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines and agreed targets/standards
• Ability to manage a diversity of projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diversity of audiences
• Ability to be self-supporting in administrative tasks
• Ability to work with drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

You will ideally have some experience of event organisation, an understanding of the role of Speaker of Hackney, and political awareness and sensitivity.

The role is currently confirmed until 2 October to cover a short term vacancy within the office, but may be extended beyond this.