Deputy Clerk

Society of Local Council Clerks; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Welwyn is seeking a proactive individual to manage services and engage with the community. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £35,412 with outstanding benefits, including pension enrollment. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a motivation to innovate within local government. Those with an understanding of local authority dynamics are preferred, with training and a chance to earn a professional certificate available. Evening work may be required for meetings and events.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent employment conditions

Qualifications

• High level of self-motivation and excellent organisational and management skills.
• Sound understanding of local authority organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day organisation of Council’s services and facilities.
• Collaborate with staff, councillors, contractors, and community.
• Attend Council meetings and facilitate events.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Management skills

Education

Certificate in Local Council Administration

Job description

Overview

Salary: SCP 24-28 within grade LC2 (Salary starting SCP 24 – £35,412) Full-time (37 hours per week)

Welwyn Parish Council is a forward-thinking and pro-active Council at the centre of a thriving local community. The Council currently holds the Local Council Award Scheme Foundation Level and is working to produce both a Neighbourhood Plan and a Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day organisation and management of some of the Council’s services and facilities.
• Work with staff, councillors, contractors, external organisations, other stakeholders, and the wider residential community (face-to-face, by telephone, e-mail and letter).
• Attend Council meetings (evenings) and facilitate other events, some of which may be outside the Parish.

Requirements / Qualifications

• High level of self-motivation and excellent organisational and management skills.
• Sound understanding of local authority organisations and management preferred; training will be provided, including opportunity to study for the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Location and Working Arrangements

The successful applicant will be based at the Council Offices, Lockleys Drive, Welwyn, AL6 9NT. Some evenings and weekends may be required to facilitate meetings and events.

Benefits

Excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment including enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to Apply

For a full recruitment pack and application form, please contact the Clerk, Caroline Williams, on 01438 716667 or email [e-mail]. For an informal discussion about the job, contact Caroline on the same details. Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 2March 2016 and initial interviews are expected to take place in the period week commencing Monday 9March to Thursday 19March 2026.

Welwyn Parish Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.