Opportunities

Salary: SCP 24-28 £29,174 – £32,798 pro-rata

Hours: 30 hours a week. Flexible working hours (to include some evening and occasional weekend work)

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support Axbridge Town Council as its Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

Axbridge is a small, medieval town set in Somerset, with a population of around 2,100 and a strong sense of community.

Axbridge Town Council is a busy, pro-active Town Council, working with the local community to provide services including allotments, a cemetery, recreation area, public conveniences and car parks. The Council has 13 members and is led by the Mayor giving a ceremonial and traditional element to the role.

Applications are invited for a Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of the Council from clerking and attending meetings and administering the allotments and cemetery, through to preparing the accounts and playing a key role in the organisation of civic events. This is a busy and varied role requiring considerable administrative and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, whilst dealing with matters with diplomacy and tact. The ideal person will be sociable and affable; self-motivated and able to maintain good relationships with employees, council members, contractors and the public.

The Council values its staff and the successful candidate will be supported by the Assistant Town Clerk with appropriate training provided. Given the role, the ideal candidate will already have experience in Local Government and hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA).

If this opportunity appeals to you and you would enjoy working for a vibrant local council and take on a pivotal role in delivering its aims and ambitions in this new time for local government, please get in touch.

The application form and further details are available on the council’s website: www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk

Or email: [email protected]
tel. 07884 264033

Closing Date: 11 November 2022

Interview Date: 17 November 2022 (evening)