Opportunities

Are you passionate about your local community? Are you a careful administrator, a good communicator and an enthusiastic manager? Would you consider joining Portishead Town Council as its new Town Clerk?

Portishead Town Council is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to lead the council into the future. The successful candidate will need to build positive relationships with councillors, staff, residents, community groups, businesses and other local organisations. You will also lead and manage our dedicated team of 12 staff and take overall responsibility for all administrative functions.

In addition, you will be responsible for a wide range of quality services including recreation grounds, open spaces, allotments, community halls and the Portishead Folk Hall.

Ideally, we are seeking CiLCA qualified candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.

We are offering 30 hours per week with considerable flexibility.  The salary is within the substantive range of NJC band LC3 (£40,876 – £44,863) on a pro-rata salary of £33,150 – £36,379 which includes some evening and occasional weekend working.   The package includes the equivalent of 24 days paid leave plus public holidays and a generous local government pension scheme.

If you would like to find out more then please call Steve Milton at the Local Government Resource Centre on 07922 424452 or email [email protected].

A recruitment pack and application form (required for all applicants) can be downloaded from www.portishead.gov.uk/Job-Vacancies.

The closing date for applications is Monday 21st December 2021 (noon) and interviews will be held on 14th/15th January 2021.