Opportunities

Job title: Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Organisation: Godmanchester Town Council

Hours: 37 hours per week (with additional time as required)

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, hybrid working and evening meetings are required

Salary: £40,476 – £44, 711 (SCP 31-35) depending on experience

Deadline: Friday 20 December at 12 noon with interview dates early in 2025 (previous applicants need not apply)

Summary

Godmanchester Town Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward-thinking, and proactive Town Clerk & RFO to continue to drive the Council forwards. The Town Clerk & RFO will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with elected members to develop services.

The Town Clerk & RFO will have a key role in delivering the aims and objectives of the Town Council. The post holder will be the Proper Officer of the Council, with all the responsibilities that go with that critical and prestigious role.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of people management and development, experience of managing budgets and financial issues, service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused, and possess sound managerial, communication and organisational skills.

It is preferable that Candidates will have a level of local government experience and knowledge, though this in itself will not automatically disqualify any outstanding candidate who applies. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is desirable but a commitment to attain this qualification at the earliest possible time after appointment is acceptable.  Other relevant qualifications and prior accredited learning will also be considered.

The position is offered with hybrid working, being based at the Town Council Offices in Godmanchester on Tuesday through to Thursday and working from home on Monday and Friday.  Contracted hours will be 37 per week (excluding half an hour for lunch each day), including evening meetings with additional time as required.

The Town Council comprises 17 elected members who are elected for a four-year term. The last elections were held in May 2022. Town Council meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of the month.

An application pack is available from the Town Council office. Please email [email protected]

Job Description

Person Specification

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Godmanchester Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.