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SalaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, resourceful and resilient person to join our small but dedicated Council team as Deputy Town Clerk to provide the best services we can for our local community.
The town and civil parish of Caistor is in the West Lindsey District of Lincolnshire and sits upon a hill, at almost the highest point in Lincolnshire on the north-west edge of the Wolds. It is close to the Viking Way, and just off the A46. The population is around 2,600.
Deputy Clerk - Caistor Town Council
Salary:£26,873 - £32,076 Pro rata (£13.97 - £16.67 per hour)
Permanent; Part-time (15 hpw)
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Town Clerk in the smooth running of the Council’s day-to-day business.
They will support the Council’s 14 elected Councillors, oversee some of the Council’s operational services such as cemetery, allotments and play areas, and will also be expected to deputise across the whole range of the Council’s activities in the absence of the Town Clerk.
The job may require some evening working.
This is a unique sector and a varied and interesting role, with significant interaction with members of the public and Councillors. The Council are keen to appoint someone with local council experience who is confident and credible in dealing with others, who already holds the Certificate in Local Council Administration or is prepared to work towards obtaining it within 1 year of commencement.
Based at the Town Council office although some home working may be possible.
If you wish to have an informal chat about this post, please call the Town Clerk Michelle Moss 07578 422667.
Applications should be submitted via CV with covering letter and emailed to clerk.caistortowncouncil.gov.uk or post to Town Clerk, Caistor Town Council, Town Hall, 14 High St, Caistor, Lincs LN7 6TX.
Click the link below for more information:
https://caistor.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/41/deputy-clerk-vacancy-2024
The closing date for applications is 26th July 2024, and it is expected that interviews will be held during the first week in August.
Caistor Town Council advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
