Council: Filton Town Council

County: South Gloucestershire

Salary: LC3 SCP: 37-41 currently £45,441-£49,498 with national pay rise pending. Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 31/08/2024

Town Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer

Applications must be returned by 31/08/2024

Filton is situated in South Gloucestershire, north of Bristol. It has a population of around 11,000 residents and a precept of £1m. Filton Town Council’s vision is to make Filton a wonderful place to live.

Are you a strong leader; do you think strategically; have you built successful organisations; can you communicate well, delegate effectively, have difficult conversations and successfully persuade people. Filton Town Council is seeking a dynamic and proactive full time Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer who can support councillors in their decision-making process to generate innovative new ideas in taking the Council to the next level.

You will be working within a passionate, positive, and flexible environment within a team. The Council aims to work towards the goal of making Filton an improved environment for all residents.

You will carry out all the functions required by law of a local authority Responsible Finance Officer and ensure that Financial Regulations are correctly observed, implement and recommend revisions where necessary.

Having Local Government experience would be an advantage, but equally so could the possession of a management level skill set from another sector that lends itself to our person specification eg. Legal or financial background. Experience in managing large operational contracts would be advantageous.

It is also highly desirable that you have relevant qualifications such as the Certificate of Local Council Administration (CiLCA) and a form of degree/management qualification.

Must be able to be flexible for evening meetings, occasional weekend events.

Would you like to know more? To obtain an information pack with full details contact [email protected] or for an informal conversation about the role please call Lesley Reuben 01454 803918 (Mon/Tues Thurs/Friday)

Salary: Salary LC3 SCP: 37-41 currently £45,441-£49,498 with national pay rise pending. Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing date: 31 August 2024 – Interviews early September