Communications and Funding Manager (Part-Time) - Cowes Town Council

Job Posted: 27 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £ 23,494
• Industries: Event Management Media Public Sector

Cowes Town Council requires a part time Communications and Funding Manager.

Location: Based at the Town Council Office, Northwood House, Cowes.

Salary: NJC LC1 (Above Substantive) starting at SCP 13 (£15.06/hr) equating to a part-time equivalence salary of £23,494 pa with progression available up to SCP 17 (£16.08/hr) equating to a part-time equivalence salary of £25,085 pa. Pay award pending on all rates.

Hours: Flexible - 30 per week

Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

The role involves acting as the responsible manager for all Cowes Town Council public and internal communication channels including content creation and management of all web services; to manage Town Council funding projects and external grant requests; to take ownership of all communications and funding elements of relevant Town Council projects; and supporting Town Councillors and the Town Clerk as directed. There is an expectation to attend a small number of evening meetings (current commitment 1-2 meetings per month). Attending these meetings will be deemed part of the role’s contracted hours.

A track record of experience in similar equivalent roles is expected as are excellent communication management and interpersonal skills; an understanding of professional funding and grant management administration; strong organisational skills with ideally a good understanding of local government processes and procedures and knowledge of the necessary IT software applications needed to support role delivery e.g. MS Office, web management (not development) applications plus a willingness to undertake any training that may be deemed necessary to support the role.

How to apply

For an application form, job description and person specification, please call 01983 209022 or email [email protected]

The closing date for applications is on 10^th April 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for 17^th April 2026