Opportunities

Salary: The full-time equivalent salary will be £46731-£50788 on Scale LC3- substantial benchmark range- points 37-41 as evaluated within the salary scales of the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council.

Hours: Full time, 5 days per week (37 hours)

Location: Based in Blyth Town Council offices, Arms Evertyne House, Quay Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2AS.

Blyth Town Council is seeking a dynamic person who can hit the ground running. The full-time equivalent salary will be £46,731-£50,788 on Scale LC3- substantial benchmark range-points 37-41 as evaluated within the salary scales of the National Association of Local Councils.

The Town Council is one of the largest top 60 community councils in the UK and has a budget of £1.6m. The Town has a Partnership Agreement with the County Council to deliver an enhanced service in addition to the basic core service. The Council delivers services including the management of allotments, responsibility for play areas, litter bins and bus shelters and has its own services in the areas of community grants and the significant promotion of events. The Council is also engaged in developing a Neighbourhood Plan.

The Principal Officer role was created in 2023 to develop and improve current and new services. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a vibrant community Council and help shape the Town. The post is seen as a potential stepping stone in the hierarchy in the future. All reasonable assistance will be given to the successful candidate for career development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an able and energetic person with many worthwhile challenges ahead and the possibility of future promotion in the organisation for the right candidate.

KEY DATES

Closing date: Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews: Monday 7 July 2025

At the interview, the panel would like the candidates to give a 10-minute (maximum) presentation on ‘What you can bring to Blyth Town Council’, this will be followed by an interview by the panel consisting of two Councillors and two Officers.

Click here to download a candidate pack

If you require any further information or would like to discuss the position, please contact the Town Clerk or Deputy Town Clerk on 01670 361668 or email [email protected]

Please note CV’s and information other than the application form will be disregarded at this stage.