Trainee Clerks Assistant

Trainee Clerks Assistant

Attleborough Town council is seeking to employ a Trainee Clerks Assistant to join our small team of friendly office staff. This is a varied roll, and full training will be provided, including the opportunity to complete Industry standard qualifications including CiLCA.

This is a full time position, usually 9-5 Monday to Fridays, and will include some evenings, (typically 2 evenings per month).

**Experience and competencies**:

- A good standard of general education GCSE or equivalent
- Ability to deliver against targets
- IT skills - Microsoft Office Suite
- An interest in finance (some experience is desirable but not essential)
- Ability to prioritise work and strong organisational ability
- Attention to detail and an ability to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic and Self
- motivated
- Flexible working attitude
- Team player and a good communicator.
- Knowledge of GDPR and a high respect for confidentiality.
- Previous complaints handling is advantageous.

**Key Objectives**:

- To assist the Town Clerk with general administrative duties as required
- To assist in preparation for Council meetings, attending evening meetings and assisting with minute-taking
- To be a contact point responding to written, personal and telephone enquiries and dealing with the public under the direction of the Town Clerk
- To handle GDPR and complaints
- To assist with production of social media posts and website information
- To assist with the delivery of Town projects including organising events
- To help maintain the financial organisation and accounting procedures, to ensure the proper recording of all monies due to the Council including the collection, custody, disposal and proper accounting for cash when required
- To be fully compliant with Local Government law and guidance (training will be provided)
- Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritise workload
- To assume any other duties as may be required to ensure that the administration of the Town Council is efficient and effective

**Salary**: From £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 23/04/2023