Opportunities

Salary: £42,708 to £50,788 FTE + very generous pension

Hours: Part-time – 30 hours per week (0.8) (Full-time considered)

Reports to: Town Clerk

Contract type: Permanent

About the Council

The Town Council represents the thriving and picturesque Henley-on-Thames, bordered by both the Chilterns and the River Thames. Henley is renowned for its beautiful market town facilities, its sporting achievements, and an ever-growing programme of cultural and recreational events.

The Town Council is the first tier of local government, with 16 councillors and a staff of c.30. We are one of the busiest town councils in the country, providing a wide range of quality services including parks, recreation grounds, open spaces, sports and arts facilities, allotments, cemetery, moorings, car parks, a visitor information service, and community buildings. We also have an extensive property portfolio and significant financial investments.

We are a very ambitious town council, dedicated not only to fulfilling our statutory functions, but leading on a wide range of projects and services to benefit the community. Recent and ongoing projects include a new adventure playground and installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels on Council-owned buildings, constructing a new 3G football pitch; provide a new sports pavilion, parks depot, and more affordable housing for the town; expanding the town bus service; renovating several Council buildings; creating new pedestrian crossings; improving the Christmas Festival and lights; and campaigning for better water quality in the Thames.

The Council has also declared both climate and nature emergencies and is dedicated to leading on schemes to improve biodiversity, sustainability and reduce emissions throughout the town.

Purpose of the role

The postholder is a member of the Senior Management Team. They manage the Planning & Projects Team, which oversees all matters relating to planning and planning policy; projects to tackle the climate and nature emergencies; and administering major capital projects.
In their role as Deputy Clerk, they are responsible for providing cover in the absence of the Clerk, including providing procedural advice to members and staff, and making urgent decisions that would usually be taken by the Town Clerk.

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If you would like to apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should state why you are interested in the post and should address how you feel you meet each aspect of the person specification criteria.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 February 2025 at 1pm.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week beginning 3 March 2025.

For more information, please contact the Town Clerk, Sheridan Jacklin-Edward, on 07595 608577 or email [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application.