Opportunities

Salary: Circa £50k Subject to Experience plus Attractive Package

Hours: 37.5 per week. Permanent Role

Fleet, population c23k, is situated in the northeast corner of Hampshire, less than 40 miles from London and with high-speed rail and motorway links to both the capital and the south coast. It is the administrative and commercial centre of the District of Hart and is surrounded by a number of thriving towns. In one of the more prosperous areas of the UK it is known as “one of the safest places to live in the UK, enjoying high earnings and low crime” (Halifax Quality of Life Survey).

Fleet Town Council, formed in 2010, is seeking a Town Clerk to hold lead responsibility for all aspects of Council business including the duties of the Responsible Finance Officer managing a budget of over £1,500,000. The Clerk will assist in the strategic development of the Council, overseeing the management of its operations and being an effective partner to community leaders and organisations, and the residents of our Town. We are seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative, and proactive individual to lead us for the future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional who will provide the information required by councillors so that they can make effective decisions – enabling them to deliver their vision and to uphold their statutory and civic duties. The post demands high levels of personal autonomy, integrity, and creative leadership skills.

The post holder will build on the strong reputation of the Council to deliver high-quality services including the management of Council owned/managed buildings – The Harlington and Ancells Farm Community Centre, the cemetery and formal open spaces, and. The post holder will lead a team of sixteen staff and oversee the delivery of council projects and initiatives to ensure delivery on time and within assigned budgets.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Clerk/Deputy Clerk, Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer, and have recent relevant knowledge of working in local government. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a ‘hands on’ role and you should have proven success in delivering a wide range of projects and services, experience of managing finances and staff, and being adept at partnership working are essential.

The ability to manage change, work flexibly, deal with the unexpected, be solution-focussed when meeting challenging circumstances and successfully juggle priorities will be important. We value equality and welcome applications from everyone meeting the person specification and job description.

This is a full-time role which involves attendance at regular evening meetings and working outside office hours. The successful applicant will hold, or be prepared to work towards, the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from:

www.fleet-tc.gov.uk

By email to [email protected]

Or in writing to The Chairman of the Council, Fleet Town Council, The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4BY

Or Tel. 01252 625246

Click here to download a Job Description and Person Specification

Click here to download an Application Form

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6 May 2022

Please only submit applications on the form provided – CVs will not be accepted