Develop Summer Skills at Frome Town Council
Would you like a career in Communications and Marketing, with a focus on content creation and art working and event admin? Or are you looking for a green career and would like to gain skills with Frome Town Council’s resilience team. You can expect to be working on some exciting projects related to wildlife and biodiversity and active travel (walking and cycling). A great opportunity to learn about our work and the field of environment and sustainability, and marketing and communications with a community focus.
We are offering two part-time summer placements for enthusiastic people to develop skills in these important areas and to support the Council’s projects.
Frome Town Council have a whole host of community initiatives to promote and deliver from wildlife mapping, to supporting work in our streets, and community engagement at our events to supporting our visitor offer. The placements are ideal for post A-Level, college or university students wanting to brush up their skills and gain real time work experience over the summer.
Rachel Griffin, Marketing and Communications Manager at Frome Town Council who is recruiting for one of the placements said ‘Competition for jobs, particularly for young people, is at an all-time high. Having relevant work experience is a key way to differentiate yourself. It’s also an exciting time to get involved with Frome Town Council as we are developing a range of innovative projects and are leading the way in community engagement and sustainability. Our summer placements have gone on to be successful in a number of careers with one of our summer placements subsequently staying on with the council to become a project assistant which has been fantastic.’
The times and dates of the placements are flexible but it is anticipated the placements will be for three days a week over the summer months for six weeks. A £150 a week bursary will be provided for each placement.
To apply write a covering letter and CV, send to lflaherty@frometowncouncil.gov.uk stating which placement you are interested in and why by Monday 7th July, 9am.
Interviews likely week of 14th July.
At Frome Town Council, we’re proud to be an open, fair and equal employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Volunteer as an Energy Advice Champion for Frome
If you can commit a few hours a week or month and would like to make a difference to people’s lives, reducing their energy bills and lowering their carbon footprint, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for Energy Advice Champions to work with us to support our expanding Healthy Homes project delivered in partnership with Frome Medical Practice and the Centre of Sustainable Energy.
You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team, providing energy advice to groups and individuals with initiatives such as our regular drop in energy sessions, planned pop up events, and home visits (for those that need an additional support such as help with setting heating controls and draft proofing). We need support especially during the daytime, and in some evenings, so everyone is very welcome.
Full training will be provided and hours of volunteering can be flexible. For those that are interested, there will also be a free opportunity to complete a City & Guilds Level 3 in Energy Awareness.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Caroline Wajsblum: cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or 07597 700837
Volunteer as a Discover Frome Ambassador
Are you looking or a new fun role where you can chat about our fantastic town and support one of the town’s historic buildings? Volunteers are needed to help support Frome’s popular information point.
The friendly volunteer team provide information about events and activities taking place in the town as well as details about walking, cycling and exploring the area for residents and visitors alike. Anyone with time to spare, looking for a new opportunity or to gain skills and experience can volunteer their time on the days that suit them. The role includes opening and closing the Information Point as well as handling money and communicating directly with the public.
Full training will be given, to find out more about the position email info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01373 465757.
