Opportunities

Patchway Town Council has 15 Councillors, a population of around 10,000 and a budget in the region of £800,000. The Town Council is a forward-thinking and progressive organisation continually striving to improve.

The Deputy Town Clerk will support the Town Clerk in carrying out their role and be willing and able to deputise for the Town Clerk. Duties will include prime responsibility for preparing agendas and reports, assisting with project management and helping to lead a team of staff.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal are essential.

The successful application should hold a CiLCA Qualification or be willing to obtain one within 15 months.

The Deputy Town Clerk will be a strong team player, with management experience and an understanding of local government. The Deputy Town Clerk will know about financial processes and will be prepared to be equipped with the knowledge needed through a robust training programme.

The job description and person specification can be seen below. If you require any more information please contact the Town Clerk, Jack Turner via phone to 01454 868 530 or email to [email protected].

Job Description and Person and Person Specification

All Patchway Town Council employees will receive competitive rates of pay above the National Living Wage, enrolment into an Local Government Pension as well as the opportunity to work flexibly.

All applications should be sent to [email protected] no later than noon on Friday 26 August 2022.