About the job

Key information

• Salary: £30,559 – £33,366
• Working Hours: 37hpw Mon – Fri attendance at evening meetings is a requirement of the role.
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Town Council Offices 28-30 Fore Street, Wellington
• Closing date: 14 March 2025

What will I be doing?

Role summary

• To support the Chief Executive, Finance and Democratic Services Manager (FDSM) and Councillors to provide an efficient, effective and comprehensive committee support service to the Council and support the FDSM in the financial management of the Council.
• To support and assist the FDSM to develop all necessary procedures (including computer-based systems) to be followed by the Council staff necessary to ensure the preparation of agendas, reports, minutes and related materials for the Council and it’s committees and working groups.
• To support and assist the FDSM to provide advice and support to all Councillors.
• To support and assist the FDSM to develop and enhance the advice and support provided to officers and the public to support the democratic process (including web-based information).
• To support and assist the FDSM in specific administrative tasks/projects in support of the work of the team.
• To prepare full council and committee agendas and to ensure reports are consistent with the house-style and contain all required information. Assist with all aspects of the administration of allocated meetings, in accordance with statutory requirements and the Council’s procedures.
• To attend and minute meetings as required, publish any decision notices relating to those meetings and deal with any associated correspondence or administrative action arising from meetings
• To have good knowledge of the democratic arrangements in the Council and to advise Chairs, Councillors, Officers and other stakeholders on the interpretation of Standing Orders and other procedural matters, under the direction of the FDSM.
• To observe appropriate confidentiality with all sensitive materials and information.
• To undertake research and consultation in support of the Council’s Forums and to compile briefing notes to support Task and Finish Groups, Forums and public engagement consultations.
• To assist with the planning and administration of Councillor training and development initiatives of the new Councillor induction programme.
• To support the FDSM in the operation of the Town Councils financial management systems including entering of transactions into the finance management and booking systems as required.
• To provide cover for the Council’s reception as may be required.

Supporting documents and information

Informal Conversation Alice Kendall 01823 662855, alice@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk

Application form (no CVs) and further details available from 01823 662855 or info@wellingtontowncouncil.co.uk

Apply on the Wellington Town Council website