Town Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bude-Stratton Town Council is seeking to recruit a Town Clerk due to the retirement of the current post holder.
On the beautiful North Cornish Coast, with a population of around 10,600, Bude-Stratton is thriving place with a very strong independent community spirit.
With a precept of £992K for 2023/24 and an annual budget of just over £1.5m the Town Council is a busy organisation providing a range of public services: Parkhouse Community Centre; Castle Heritage Centre; Library, Public Toilets and a number of public open spaces.
The Council is ambitious with a number of on-going property projects alongside developing social programmes to benefit our residents.
Our Vision: To support the local community to achieve a sustainable and carbon neutral future, that embraces the wellbeing of our residents, the environment and economic viability of Bude and Stratton.
The Town Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Council’s services and facilities and is head of paid staff, working with an established Management Team.
We need an enthusiastic individual who is also a team player with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will either hold, or be willing to obtain, the Certificate in Local Council Administration, as well as other relevant management qualifications.
Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted. The post has access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Bude-Stratton Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The application pack (including the job description/person specification and application form) is available online at: www.bude-stratton.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies-tenders
OR from Bude-Stratton Town Council, The Parkhouse Centre, Bude, EX23 8LD. Tel: 01288 353576.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th May 2023
Formal interviews will take place in Bude in the week of 5th June 2023.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £48,587.00-£51,999.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bude: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: Town Clerk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,587 - £51,999 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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