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Job title: Engagement and Research Officer - Bristol One City Job reference: VAC007538 Date posted: 10/10/2025 Application closing date: 26/10/2025 Location: City Hall, College Green, City Centre, Bristol BS1 5TR Salary: BG9: £32,061 - £34,434 Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Arts, Events and Tourism, Business Support, Communications, PR and Media, Other, Project Management Attachments: Job Description.pdf, Person Specification.pdf Responsibilities
Develop engaging content, design stimulating events, and support stakeholders by seeking out and curating thought-provoking information. Engage partners and communities to translate policy ambitions into practice as part of the Bristol One City approach. Work on systems and projects to deliver the Bristol One City Plan; hold regular City Gathering conferences to bring together hundreds of senior stakeholders; build an engaging programme of events; keep partners informed about work through social media, newsletters and webinars. Role context
The City Office creates the conditions for key city partners from across public, private and voluntary sectors in Bristol to work together to support the overarching goal of a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city by 2050. Policies and restrictions
This role is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
This means you are prevented from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace. Politically restricted employees are disqualified from standing for or holding elected office, and these restrictions are incorporated as terms in the contract of employment under the regulations specified. You are also prohibited from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a candidate and from speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression of advocating support for a political party. Why Bristol City Council?
We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with hybrid working options in many roles, balancing service needs and individual choice—mixing home and office work. We provide rewards including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. How to apply
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our journey, please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. High numbers of applications may lead to shortlisting against desirable criteria as well as essential criteria; please indicate how you meet these in your application. Disability Confident employer
— We value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any applicant who considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria in the Person Specification is guaranteed an interview. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the interview process and continued workplace support provided throughout your career. Contacts
— For further information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact Judith Langdon, Head of City Office, judith.langdon@bristol.gov.uk. We value a diverse workforce. Appointments will be made on merit. The personal information section (including your name) completed on the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to ensure fair treatment.
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