Opportunities

Location: Based at Town Council Offices, Buckingham

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Salary: SCP 33-36 (£41,418 – £44,428) pay award pending.

Buckingham Town Council is seeking to appoint a proactive Deputy Town Clerk, to deputise for the Town Clerk as required and who will work collaboratively with councillors, partners and the public to deliver events, activities and projects.

The post includes some evening and weekend work and attendance of functions and events. A flexible attitude to work is essential, as is a friendly and positive outlook. In return we offer a happy working environment with excellent training and development. Some hybrid working will be considered.

The successful applicant would be expected to have or be prepared to pass the CILCA qualification and must be computer literate, with good communication skills both written and verbal. The applicant should be an experienced manager and comfortable leading a team unsupervised.

Applicants should read all of the Application Pack prior to completing their application and make clear in their application why they are interested in the position, and what relevant skills and experience they have, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification.
The application form should be completed in full, and shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the form. CVs will not be accepted. Please note the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application packs are available from www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk/deputy-town-clerk-job-vacancy/ and should be submitted either by post to:

Private and Confidential – Town Clerk
Buckingham Town Council
Buckingham Centre
Verney Close
Buckingham
MK18 1JP

Or by email to: [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

We ask that you also submit an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form with your application.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 3 June 2024 at 1000hrs.

Interviews will take place on the 11 of June and applicants will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a project or activity they have delivered.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Town Clerk, Claire Molyneux on 01280 816426

Buckingham Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.