Opportunities

Salary: NJC LC2 Scale Points 18-23 Currently £30,559 to £33,366 (Pro rata: £15,238 to £16,632) as evaluated within the salary scales of
the National Association of Local Councils and the Society of Local Council

Hours: Part time (18.5 hours per week) Tuesday – Thursday

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

Blyth Town Council is seeking an efficient and effective person who can hit the ground running. The full-time equivalent salary will be £30,566 – £33,559 (Pro rata: £15,238 to £16,632 pro-rata) on Scale LC2- points 18-23 as evaluated within the salary scales of the National Association of Local Councils.

The town of Blyth is situated in the southeast of the scenic County of Northumberland and is its largest town with a population of 40,000. The Town Council was established following the Local Government Review which provided for a single unitary authority in Northumberland. The Town Council is one of the largest top 60 community councils in the UK and has a budget of £1.6m.

The Council delivers several services including the management of allotments, responsibility for play areas, litter bins and bus shelters and has developed its own services in the areas of community grants and the significant promotion of events. The Town Council is also engaged in developing a Neighbourhood Plan.

The Town Centre is currently undergoing improvements and developments, led by the County Council in the Energising Blyth project. Exciting developments including a cultural centre on the redeveloped marketplace and an Energy Learning Institute on the former Keel Row site.

The Council meets quarterly, and has a number of Committees, sub committees and working groups. The Democratic Services Officer is a key role in supporting the governance arrangements of the Council, in line with legislation.

All reasonable assistance will be given to the successful candidate for career development. This is a great opportunity to support local democracy and develop a career in local government and governance.

Click here to download a candidate pack

KEY DATES

Closing date: Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews: Tuesday 8 July 2025

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

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