Clevedon Town Council is looking for a suitably experienced and knowledgeable person, to be appointed to the role of Clerk to the Town Council.

Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in the role of Town or Parish Clerk and hold the CiLCA qualification.

Clevedon is a seaside town in the unitary authority of North Somerset. Clevedon has a population of approximately 22,000 residents. The Council’s precept for 2024/25 is £500,309.

The Town Clerk will be responsible for ensuring that the Council’s statutory meeting and decision-making functions and financial processes are carried out efficiently and effectively. The Town Clerk will supervise a small team of staff. The role will be based at the Clevedon Town Council offices, however there is the potential for limited home working by negotiation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience with a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be community focused, and have sound managerial, communication and organisational skills.

Also offered is enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme through the Avon Pension Fund. This is a permanent position subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

The Town Council will be enrolling in the Local Council Awards Scheme.

For further details of this position please contact the current Town Clerk on 01275 877161.

Application packs are available by emailing: townclerk@clevedon.gov.uk