Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Salary: £39,493 - £42,503 PRO RATA (depending on experience)
Hours: 37 per week, will include days, evenings and some weekends.
Nelson Town Council is seeking to appoint a Town Clerk who will take overall responsibility for the Town Council’s operations and help to develop and implement its forward-looking strategy and associated plans.
Working from the Town Council’s offices in Nelson, applicants must:
· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve demonstrating a capacity to think strategically
· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve carrying out administrative management duties within a complex environment
· have an ability to understand local government law and procedure and have completed the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification
· have a knowledge of financial management; arrange and conduct council meetings
· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve representing an organisation and carried out discussions with clients or external parties
· have had to use Microsoft programmes within their previous roles
· have a willingness to pursue ongoing training and personal development
For an informal discussion, please telephone the Town Council office on 07735 350735
To apply for this vacancy, either
· Collect an application pack from Nelson Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson BB9 7LG, or
· Download an application pack from www.nelsontowncouncil.gov.uk/Vacancies_22066.aspx
Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 01st December 2023
Please note that we do not accept CVs, an application form must be completed
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