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TOWN CLERK/RFO VACANCY
EASTWOOD TOWN COUNCIL 
 
Overview: Eastwood Town Council has a vacancy for a Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer. This is a permanent post for 24 hours per week. The Town Council consists of 15 Councillors and 3 part-time members of staff
The Town Clerk is supported by a Deputy Clerk.
Requirements: You will need to be computer literate, and competent in administration and book-keeping. You must also demonstrate good time management, organisational and communication skills.
The Council are seeking to employ an experienced Clerk (CiLCA qualified preferred or willingness to work towards the CiLCA qualification).
Main Duties: The post holder will direct, deliver and have overall responsibility for all administrative requirements in relation to the Council, including the execution of all aspects of Council business, finances, and services. This will include (but is not limited to) attending meetings, minute taking, events management support, controlling statutory and financial records, and ensuring that all legal requirements are met within prescribed time limits. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual. They will deliver the statutory obligations of the council, including its financial responsibilities. They must be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with a positive 'can-do' attitude, combined with strong commercial and financial management
Working arrangements: The post is part time (24 hours), working from the Council offices in Eastwood town centre (NG16 3NP), and will include attending evening meetings, and other out of hours events throughout the year.
The Town Clerk is required to attend all the monthly meetings of the Council and all other meetings as necessary.
Salary: In the range LC2 29 – 32 (pro rata – 24 hours), for a fully qualified Clerk and dependent on experience.
To apply, please send a current CV, plus a letter of application giving full details of relevant experience, suitability for job and reasons for applying etc. to:
townclerk@eastwoodtowncouncil.org.uk
Please also include the details of 2 referees (1 to be current employer).
Applications to be received by 5.00 pm, Friday 12th November 2021.
Interview dates to be confirmed.

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