International Twinning Officer

Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week. Your working days will be agreed together but must include Wednesdays.

What is the job?

A rare opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual with enthusiasm for global affairs to become our International Twinning Officer. You will drive forward the relationships Bristol City Council has with our seven twin cities around the world, and liaise with local organisations to ensure Bristol citizens of all ages and communities can be involved in our international partnerships.

We are looking for someone who has good diplomacy and communication skills, working in a large organisation as well as with the community, and most of all a passion for all things international.

What will I be doing?

You will be based within the International Affairs team which provides strategic and practical support to the Mayor, Councillors and council colleagues on international work. You will be regularly liaising with contacts in the local authorities in the seven twin cities, as well as with the twin city associations in Bristol.

You will be supporting the delivery of our international strategy 'Bristol Global City' through twinning activities that vary across culture, education and business sectors. You will be designing and leading visits into Bristol and abroad that further our twin city links, and supporting the development of local projects which involve eg young people in twin city activity. You will be writing briefings, providing information and insights, and exploring new areas of collaboration.

You will have an interest in, and experience of, working internationally for example abroad or with partners around the world. Strong cross-cultural communication skills are essential to this role and you will be able to work with senior stakeholders in the UK and abroad, and have experience of developing and nurturing effective partnerships at local, national and international levels.

Fundraising experience, and experience of managing volunteers is helpful to undertake this role, and you will be someone who is able to work without supervision and within a team. You will be able to develop and manage projects and activities that support twinning objectives, in partnership with others. Access to opportunity for all is a priority of ours and because of this you will need to demonstrate knowledge of equalities and diversity issues.

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.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria outlined 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.

Shortlisting will take place on 9th - 11th May 2023.

Interviews are expected to take place on 17th/18th May 2023.

If you have any further queries after reading the job advert along with the attached job paperwork then please contact Caroline Twigg, Head of International Affairs, on caroline.twigg@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. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.