Council: Blunsdon Parish Council

County: Wiltshire

Salary: SCP 13-17 (£26,873 - £28,770) if/when qualified SCP 18-23 (£29,269 - £32,076) Salary is paid based on experience and qualifications

Closing date: 18/10/2024

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Assistant Parish Clerk

Applications must be returned by 18/10/2024

Blunsdon Parish Council is always looking for new ways to improve the services it offers our local community with innovation, excellent customer service, and value for money. This is an exciting role that will help to support the team of councillors in a fast-growing Parish. A seamless transfer is required from existing post holders.

The council is looking for someone to join the team who:

  • Ideally has experience of working for Parish Council in an Admin role
  • Is literate, numerate with good IT and communication skills
  • Will fit in well in its friendly, committed, and flexible team
  • Is approachable, proactive and enthusiastic
  • Will add value to the role and have the right skills to assist the Clerk on projects working alongside the community
  • Lead by example to enable the parish council to deliver services to the local community in conjunction with Swindon Borough Council (SBC)

The Parish Council sees this as a development role, full training and support for performing the duties of the role and attaining a qualification will be available – therefore a Certificate in Local Council Administration is desirable but not essential, there will be an opportunity to attain this qualification for the right candidate. Overall Responsibilities:

  • To work on the full range of tasks as required by the Council and as directed by the Parish Clerk. To deputise for the Parish Clerk.
  • To provide management and administrative support to the Parish Clerk and Parish Council, to ensure the efficient running of the Parish.
  • To use your own initiative to carry out the specific responsibilities of the role, with minimal supervision.
  • To work in partnership with S.B.C. Officers and the business community.
  • 22 hours per week, flexible working with some evening and weekend work as required.

For further information or to apply with a personal statement and current CV please contact [email protected] or call on 01793 705617.

Job Description available on request.

Closing Date: 18 October 2024

Interviews: week commencing 28 October 2024