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Job vacancy: Eton Town Council
Eton Town Council is seeking a town clerk and responsible financial officer to join their team.
DETAILS
Job title: Town clerk & responsible financial officer
Organisation: Eton Town Council
Salary: SCP 24-32
Application deadline: 2 May 2024
County: Berkshire
Email address:
Phone number: 01758 603 773
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.
Contracted hours will be 26.5 per week, including evening meetings with additional time as required.
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.
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 7 May and Wednesday 8 May. Eton Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.