Company: Bristol City Council

Apply for the International Partnership Officer

Location: Bristol

Job Description:

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Part Time (0.4) – Fixed Term until March 2029

Join us in strengthening Bristol’s global connections and delivering impactful international partnerships that benefit communities locally and globally.

Bristol City Council is seeking a skilled International Partnership Officer to support the delivery of the Council’s International Strategy. This exciting role will focus on strengthening Bristol’s city‑to‑city partnerships with Odesa (Ukraine) and Speightstown (Barbados), as well as establishing and working closely with two official ‘Friends of’ associations.

You will play a key role in helping Bristol demonstrate leadership on global priorities, including sustainability, equality, and international engagement, while fostering meaningful relationships that deliver tangible benefits for the city.

You will be a skilled relationship-builder with a passion for international collaboration and civic engagement. This role will allow you to develop initiatives that promote global values (e.g. Sustainable Development Goals, youth engagement), drive economic growth and trade opportunities for Bristol and advance diversity, inclusion, and equality.

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.

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.

Application Information

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact international@bristol.gov.uk.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed‑term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed‑term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed‑term contract.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

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. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026