Opportunities

Based at Town Council Offices, Buckingham

37 Hours per week

SCP 33-36 (£37,568 – £40,578) depending on experience

Buckingham Town Council is seeking to appoint a forward thinking and proactive Deputy Town Clerk to assist the Town Clerk in the managerial, financial and administrative operation of the Council.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance, personnel or administration. The post includes some evening and weekend work and attendance of functions and events. A flexible attitude to work is essential, as is a friendly and positive outlook.

The successful applicant would be expected to have or be prepared to obtain CiLCA and must be computer literate, with good communication skills both written and verbal.

Applicants should read all of the Application Pack prior to completing their application and make clear in their application why they are interested in the position, and what relevant skills and experience they have, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.

The application form should be completed in full, and shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the form. CVs will not be accepted. Please note the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Town Clerk, Claire Molyneux on 01280 816426.

Buckingham Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th September 2022 at 1700hrs

We ask that you also submit an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form with your application. Applications are available on the links below or by calling 01280 816426.

• Deputy Town Clerk: Job Description
• Deputy Town Clerk: Person Specification
• Deputy Town Clerk Job Application Pack (Word version)
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (Word version)

Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Or by post to:

Buckingham Town Council, Buckingham Centre, Verney Close, Buckingham, MK18 1JP

Successful applications will be subject to receipt of suitable references.