Town Clerk

Woodstock Town Council is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, organised, and committed person with an interest in the local community to be appointed to the full-time role of Proper Officer/Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk is a key role that is responsible for the administration, organisation, and management of the Council’s resources, services, facilities, and staff.

Woodstock Town Council is looking for someone who has experience managing staff, managing and creating efficient administrative practices, and understands financial management. Experience in local government or town/parish council work is also desirable but not essential.

Applicants need to be enthusiastic, flexible, and community-focused with a hands-on style and with sound administrative, interpersonal, and IT skills in order to work successfully with Councillors, external stakeholders & organisations, and community groups.

The job will be based at the Town Hall, Market Place, Woodstock, and requires some evening working (an average of two meetings a month).

The position is full-time - 37 hours per week and the pay scale is LC2 (SCP 24-28) £33,024-£36,648. In addition, there is a workplace pension provided.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,024.00-£36,648.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Full Council Meetings are held 1-3 times a month in the evenings. The job requires attendance at these meetings. Are you able to attend evening meetings?

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Supervisory/Managerial: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2024
Reference ID: Town Clerk