Clerk Vacancy
Pay: £21,690.00-£24,412.00 per year
Job Description:
Job Title: Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
22 Hours per week, flexible working.
We are seeking a resourceful and experienced individual to join us as our new Town Clerk. The Town Clerk will serve as the Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer, playing a crucial role in assisting the Council with decision-making and implementation. The ideal candidate will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Town Council services, projects, and activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer for the Council.
- Assist in making and implementing Council decisions.
- Manage the Council’s administrative, financial, and operational functions.
- Work collaboratively with staff, contractors, councillors, external organisations, stakeholders, and the community.
- Attend and minute council meetings, including at least one evening meeting per month.
- Hybrid working between home and office, with flexible working arrangements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and community-focused.
- Excellent administrative, interpersonal, accounting, and IT skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ideally, hold a CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) or be willing to achieve it soon after appointment.
- Experience in local authority and people management is desirable.
- Demonstrable leadership and organizational skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for the NEST Pension Scheme.
- Terms and conditions of service in line with National Joint Council guidelines.
- Opportunity to contribute to the vibrant community of Haltwhistle.
Job Type: Part-time
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative : 1 year (preferred)
- Clerking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Haltwhistle