Town Clerk
Yarm Town Council
The town clerk and responsible finance officer will be the proper officer of Yarm Town Council, and under a statutory duty to carry out all of the functions of the council, including the serving and issuing of legal notices. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the instructions of the council in its function as a local authority are carried out.
The post-holder will ensure that the administration and management of the council's affairs are carried out effectively and in accordance with statutory and other provisions.
The town clerk and responsible finance officer is responsible for policy provision and legal advice to the council, for the efficient financial management of the council, and for providing administration and management of the council's activities, forward planning, and projects. The council has an annual budget, with significant reserves, and is subject to local government accounting procedures. The town clerk has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of operations (*see schedule), as well as working in close liaison with town councillors and supporting their work with residents.
The role is for 25-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, but weekend and evening working will become a requirement when there are events.
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