Opportunities

Salary Scale: NJC SCP 55 – 57 (currently £72,145 to £76,277 p/a inclusive) (depending on experience and qualifications)

Plus: LGPS Pension access, Free Parking, Possible Re-location expenses

Wells City Council in Somerset is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking and highly proactive City Clerk to drive the council forwards into an exciting period in its evolution.

In 2025 the council will be taking on an extensive devolution programme from the principal authority and will need to seamlessly merge this with the already wide and diverse service provision the council currently undertakes.   This post will be at the forefront and spearheading that merger of activities to ensure that the City sees not just a continuation of services but an improvement year on year as well.  The council is growing considerably in 2025 and may grow further thereafter, and this post needs to be ready to take on that growth and meet all the aspirations the elected councillors have for the City.

The council does not currently have an adopted Strategic Plan as such, and this post will be expected to lead and contribute on the formulation of one and then a lead on delivering the outcomes of it in conjunction with the staff, elected councillors, residents and local stakeholders.  A key role at the earliest opportunity after appointment will also be to ensure the staffing structure in place is suitable for the growing council as it moves forwards to meet not just the devolution challenges but also the aspirations of the council,  ensuring the very best services and facilities are provided for the residents and visitors in the City.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant management and strategic experience – a track record of success in a senior role, experience of managing budgets, service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused, and possess sound communication skills.

It is not essential that candidates have a level of local government experience, though a basic knowledge of how local councils at the Town Council level operate would be of some benefit.  Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Wells City Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  A relocation package may be agreed for the right candidate.

This process is being managed by a third party acting for the Town Council.  For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack then please call Mr Reg Williams on 07494 760535.

• The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Monday 16 December 2024
• An informal interview will be held on the evening of Thursday 23 January 2025
• Interviews will take place in Wells on Friday 24 January 2025
• It is hoped the new City Clerk will commence around Monday 28 April 2025