Vacancies

FURTHER INFORMATION

37 hours per week including some evening and weekend work.

LC2 – LC3 (29-36) £39, 862- £47, 181 FTE 37 hours.

Chilton Town Council, is ambitious, active and engaged with its local community, committed to the Town’s vision to seek opportunity and choice for future generations, while retaining pride in its local
heritage. We work towards enhancing Chilton as an attractive place in which to live, visit and do business.

We are looking for an excellent manager and administrator who can work with Members to develop
their vision for the council. The Town Clerk will play a crucial role in turning words into action and
ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to the residents of Chilton Town.

The person appointed will be directly accountable to the Town Council for the efficient and effective
day to day management of the Council’s operations, its resources and a small team of staff. You will also have overall responsibility for ensuring that Council finances are managed transparently and
provide value for money.

You should have a proven track record in people and financial management as well as good administration, communication and organisational skills.

This post requires candidates to have a clear understanding of local government, and an excellent record in policy development, project management, communication and strategic thinking. Practical
experience of cemetery management, allotments and facilities management is highly desirable.
Excellent IT skills are essential and attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be
required.

A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable but not essential.

We offer nationally based terms and conditions of employment, including the Local Government
Pension Scheme or contributions to a private pension scheme.

If you are a self-motivated individual capable of working without direct supervision; able to plan
your own workload and that of others to meet specific deadlines; have enthusiasm and a flexible ‘can do’ attitude we would like to hear from you.

Candidate information including job description, person specification and application form is
available from joanne.dickinson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

For further information about the work of the Town Council please go to our website
https://chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk/

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Cllr. Sue Reece on 07785511286.

The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025 at 12noon, application must be submitted via
email to joanne.dickinson@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk

Interview date: week of the 3rd November 2025