We are recruiting ! - We are looking for an Assistant Town Clerk (Communication, Engagement and Projects). .

WEST BEDLINGTON TOWN COUNCIL

 ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK (COMMUNICATIONS, ENGAGEMENT AND PROJECTS)

Salary: SCP 23-32 Part time – 16 hours per week £32,076 - £40,221 (pro rata)

Benefits include access to the Local Government pension scheme. 22 days annual leave plus two statutory days and Bank holidays (pro rata).

Some evening work may be required.

West Bedlington Town Council serves an estimated population of 15,000 which includes the villages of Nedderton and Hartford Bridge. It was created in 2009 following the reorganisation of local government in Northumberland and is the first tier of local government in West Bedlington. The statutory powers of the Town Council are limited and so are its resources, but it works with third parties, and other stake holders to deliver a range of services, events and projects within the town.

Our Mission

The Town Council is committed to maintaining Bedlington as a unique separate town with an active life of its own and working to improve the quality of life of its residents, visitors and those who work in it, whilst preserving its heritage

Our aims are to:

• Deliver our services cost effectively and efficiently so that they contribute to a better quality of life.
• Ensure that community development is driven by the local community and that it represents their needs and ambitions.
• Represent the views of the local community by working with them to improve the local environment and preserve its heritage.
• Be open, transparent, and accountable and work within its statutory obligations, and use only those powers and duties appropriate to its status as a Town Council.

The position of Assistant Town Clerk (Communication, Engagement and Projects) is an exciting new key and challenging opportunity to help the council fulfil its aims and objectives.

If you feel you would be successful in this exacting position, we would love to hear from you.

 

An application pack, including how to apply, can be downloaded here  together with our application form

or you can be obtained by contacting us directly.

If you would like an informal chat with the Town Clerk, please call 01670 457070.

The closing date for applications is:

Noon Friday 6th September 2024