Opportunities

Lydney Town Council requires a new Assistant Clerk (Administration) to join a busy team in the Council Offices. This position does not suit working from home. We are looking for a full-time, or near full-time, postholder.

The successful applicant will: liaise closely with the Town Clerk and other Officers to arrange, service and take minutes for formal meetings of the Council and its Committees; administer the Council’s Planning and Highways Committee and promptly deal with responses to the District Council; manage burials and memorials as one of a team of two (for which training will be provided); manage our diary of contracts and leases to ensure that the Council updates them when required; assist with the delivery of community events; and be the Office point of contact for the Grounds Team. The successful postholder should be willing to study for the Certificate in Local Council Administration if not already held.

To request an application pack please go to the Vacancies page of our website or contact the Town Clerk below.

The closing date for this position is: 2nd June 2023.

Interviews will be held during the weeks commencing either the 12 or 19 of June 2023.

M Greenfield, Town Clerk, Lydney Town Council, Claremont House, High Street, Lydney, Glos GL15 5DX email: [email protected], or telephone 01594 842234