Opportunities

Hours: (30 – 37 hours per week)

Salary Level: (SCP 37 – 45) £46,731 – £54,017 (based on 37 hours per week): (dependent on experience) (plus LGPS Pension) Hybrid Working

Are you a strong leader; do you think strategically; have you built successful organisations; can you communicate well, delegate effectively, and make the difficult decisions? Then why not join us? Midsomer Norton Town Council is now seeking a dynamic and proactive Town Clerk who can lead and support councillors and staff in the Council’s ambitions

The Town Clerk will lead a staff of 5 and support 11 councillors to deliver local services, building relationships across all levels of local government and partner organisations, whilst ensuring statutory duties and a high level of corporate governance is maintained.

Having Local Government experience would be an advantage, but equally so could the possession of a skill set that lends itself to our personal specification.

Midsomer Norton Town Council is one of two Town Councils within Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), with an annual budget of around £600k. Following a challenging period and now having reached a point of stability, our highly capable and motivated team is looking for an experienced and skilled leader to fill the key position of Town Clerk.

The Town Council is currently based in the Somer Centre at Gullock Tyning. With a dedicated team of five staff members (excluding the current Locum Clerk – who is not an applicant for this role; however, he will ensure a smooth transition for the successful candidate) We are poised for an exciting future as we return to the historic Town Hall, as the transformation project nears completion.

As the Town Clerk for Midsomer Norton Town Council, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a diverse range of responsibilities that contribute to the well-being and vibrancy of our community. The Town Council is responsible for:

• Town Hall: Managing the historic Town Hall, including its upcoming
• Christmas Lights: Working with B&NES Council to deliver the Christmas light installation.
• Events: Including collaborating with local stakeholders to deliver the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade.
• Flowers: Managing all tubs and baskets, planting at The Hollies garden, and maintaining the floral displays on signs in Midsomer Norton.
• River Somer: Overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of the River Somer in the Town Centre.
• St Johns Garden of Friendship: Maintaining this peaceful and welcoming community space.
• War Memorial: Ensuring the War Memorial is well-maintained and
• Wellow Brook: Overseeing the care and preservation of Wellow
• West Clewes Play Park and MUGA: Managing and maintaining the play park and multi-use games area to provide recreational opportunities for residents.
• Grants: Administering grants to support local initiatives and community
• Trusteeships: Acting as the sole trustee for both the Midsomer Norton Recreation Trust and Midsomer Norton Town Trust.
• Providing formal comment to B&NES Council on planning applications
• Defibrillators: Ensuring these life-saving devices are available and maintained throughout the town.

The Full Council generally meets on the first Monday of each month, with Planning and Finance meetings being held on the third Monday of each month.

Your leadership and dedication will be crucial in ensuring these responsibilities are met with excellence and enthusiasm and contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of Midsomer Norton. If you believe you possess the qualifications and experience required for this role, we invite you to review the job advertisement, job specification, and person specification. Please complete the attached application form and return it to us by 1pm on Friday 7th March. Please note CV’s will not be considered. Interviews are intended to be held on the last week of March or the first week of April 2025. Furthermore, there will be a requirement to meet with the wider Council during the later stages of the recruitment process.

Join us at Midsomer Norton Town Council and be a part of these exciting times ahead!

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact the locum clerk initially via email at [email protected].

Would you like to know more? To obtain an application form, job description and person specification, please email [email protected] or visit our website Midsomer Norton Town Council under notices / vacancies to download the documents.

Applications should be received by 1pm on Friday 7 March 2025

Please note CVs will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss this position, you may contact Lee Jakeman (Locum Town Clerk) [email protected]