Clerk to the Council
Permanent, part-time – average 20 hours per month
(Hourly rate £14.60 @ SCP 13)
Are you interested in working in local government? Rhossili Community Council is looking for someone who is enthusiastic and community-focussed, to join our small, friendly team. The post is largely home-based but attendance at the monthly Council meetings (evenings) is required. The salary offered is above the substantive NALC range for Clerks; position on the scale depends on qualifications and experience.
What’s involved? As Clerk, you will organise the monthly Council meetings and be responsible for day-to-day organisation and management of RCC’s services, acting within the legislative framework of Local government and the Council’s Standing Orders.
Who is our ideal applicant? Someone who:
- is interested in RCC’s aims and values and how we work to support these
- is keen to serve the needs of everyone living and working in our local community
- is an excellent communicator at all levels using a range of approaches, including surveys, websites and social media
- is dynamic, proactive, assertive, able to work both independently and with others
- has excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills, with a high level of numeracy and attention to detail
- is keen to pursue professional training with the Society for Local Council Clerks (relevant training costs will be covered by the Council).
Interested? For an informal chat about the post, please contact Ian Button on 07918 776892 or Charlotte Nolan on 07387 386686. Otherwise, for further details please email Rhossilicc@gmail.com.
Rhossili Community Council welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
