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Corporate Case Services Officer (Civic)
Salary: £31,159.19 (Pro rata)
Location: Canterbury Area
Contractual hours: 24
Basis: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Job category/type: Administration
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Job reference: CCC0834
An exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Case Services team at Canterbury City Council
Do you enjoy organising high-profile events, building positive relationships, and working in a role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a Corporate Case Services Officer (Civic) to support the delivery of the Council's civic and ceremonial functions, ensuring that the Lord Mayor and Sheriff are represented professionally at a wide range of events and engagements, examples here: Lord Mayor of Canterbury Facebook. Supporting the Civic team, this is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting civic life across the district.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary £31,159.19 (salary pro rata 0.65FTE)
- Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
- Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, pro rata for part-time hours, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and three additional days taken during the Christmas closure period.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Employee benefits including retail and lifestyle discounts.
- Free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free counselling, advice and wellbeing support.
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About This Corporate Case Services Officer (Civic) Role
This role supports the smooth delivery of civic engagements, ceremonial events and official functions involving the Lord Mayor and Sheriff, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and civic protocol are maintained.
Here's What You'll Get Up To
- Coordinate attendance arrangements for the civic team at events, liaising with organisers and ensuring all civic protocols are followed.
- Brief the Lord Mayor, Sheriff and their escorts on event requirements, background information and speech arrangements.
- Support the planning and delivery of civic receptions, events and functions hosted by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.
- Organise the Council's participation in ceremonial events, including civic and cathedral services.
- Attend and contribute to weekly civic diary meetings, which are held face to face on a Monday at Tower House in Canterbury
Working pattern
- 24 hours per week, part-time
- Must work at least 5 hours Mondays and Thursdays, other days and hours to be agreed
- Flexible, hybrid way of working.
- Occasional evening, weekend and Bank Holiday attendance is required to support civic events at sites and venues across the district.
About You
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We are looking for someone who is highly organised, professional and confident working with a range of stakeholders, including elected members and senior representatives.
Your Experience
Experience of coordinating activities, events, meetings or engagements involving multiple stakeholders.
Your Skills
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Effective communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with a range of internal and external contacts.
For an informal discussion
For an informal chat about the role, please contact [ ] or [ ], who will be happy to discuss the position and answer any questions you may have.
Interviews are planned to take place on 29th October 2026.
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Non-Executive Director (Board of Directors of Canenco) Job profile
Canterbury City Council
Ramsgate CT11, UK
Permanent
Published on 9 Oct 2026
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