Hours: 26.5 hours per week (with additional time as required)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 5 hours per day with 1.5 hours per week paid for attending two evening meetings per month
Salary: £33,024 - £40,221 (SCP 24-32) pro rata, depending on experience
Application deadline: Thursday 2nd May at 12 noon
Summary
Eton Town Council is seeking to appoint a forward thinking and proactive Town Clerk to take responsibility for all aspects of the managerial, administrative, and financial operation of the Council, including acting as Responsible Finance Officer and Proper Officer.
The Council's Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council, assisting and advising councillors on formulating policies and fulfilling legal and financial obligations, executing decisions, and managing Council business.
As the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer, you will prepare financial reports and ensure that the Council’s finances are properly managed.
The position is based at the Town Council Offices in Eton, and contracted hours will be 26.5 per week, including evening meetings with additional time as required.
The Town Council comprises 14 elected members (7 for the Eton ward and 7 for the Eton Wick ward), who are elected for a four-year term. The last elections were held in May 2023. Town Council meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of the month.
The successful candidate should have relevant previous experience in local government or equivalent, will be an organised, conscientious, effective leader and manager, and have excellent communication and IT skills required to work successfully with diverse groups such as our 14 councillors, residents, other local councils, principal Local Authority departments, contractors, and others.
The successful applicant will hold or be willing to achieve the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). The Council will support training costs. Salary: £33,024 - £40,221 (SCP 24 – 32) pro rata depending on qualifications and experience plus Local Government Pension scheme contributions, 28 days annual leave inc. bank holidays.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 2nd May at 12 noon; interviews are planned for Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th May.
The application pack is on our website at www.etontowncouncil.gov.uk. For an informal discussion about the post contact Eton Town Council, 102 High Street, Eton, SL4 6AJ, telephone 01753 860377 or email: clerk@etontowncouncil.gov.uk
Eton Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.