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At CHRGS we value our clients and always ensure they appoint the appropriate candidate.
We have sucessfully supported the appointment of over 100 employees within the Local Council sector.
We are the leading recruitment specialist team that works solely within the Parish and Town Council sector.
Recruiting to all positions within local councils, we offer a range of packages at very competitive prices with our Gold, Silver and Bronze offerings. Having successfully recruited to fill over one hundred posts within the local council sector, we have a detailed knowledge of how to and where to promote positions as well as the skills to ensure the successful appointment is the right fit for your Council.
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Business Administrator
​Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary £30,559 to £33,366 per annum
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Somerton Town Council is a forward thinking-council, at the centre of a thriving community, and has a vacancy for a newly created position of Business Administrator. The ideal candidate needs to be an enthusiastic individual with lots of energy and the confidence to take things forward to support the prompt implementation of Council decisions, efficient delivery of services, management of events and progress on projects to meet the Council’s objectives for the benefit of residents and visitors to Somerton.
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Working under the direction of the Town Clerk, you will be responsible for providing administrative support for some Council meetings and assist with the day-to-day management of the Council’s property, services and website.
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​​​​​​​​Areas of day-to-day responsibility include, supporting Council events, planning and delivery of Council projects in collaboration with all stakeholders, internal communications and progressively external communications and to support and report to Council and Committee meetings and carrying out follow-up actions.
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​To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please email:
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Applications must be received by 9am on Friday, 14 March 2025.
Please note CVs will not be considered.
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Interviews will be held on 20 March 2025.
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Finance Officer
​Part time, 24 hours per week
Salary £30,559 to £37,938 per annum
(Pro-rata)
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Somerton Town Council is a forward thinking-council, at the centre of a thriving community, and has a vacancy for a newly created position of Finance Officer. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual with energy and the confidence to monitor the financial affairs of the Council throughout the year, maintain accurate electronic records of the Council’s finances and to manage cash flow.
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Working under the direction of the Town Clerk, you will be responsible for the daily finance process, providing financial information for Council meetings, and the day-to-day management of the Council’s finances including updating the website for full transparency of finances to the community.
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​​​​​​​​Areas of day-to-day responsibility include, sales ledger, purchase ledger, management of bank accounts, budgets, reconciliations, monthly reporting and ad hoc financial reporting.
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​To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please email:
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Applications must be received by 9am on Friday, 14 March 2025.
Please note CVs will not be considered.
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Interviews will be held on 21 March 2025.
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Head of Grounds &
Environmental Services
​Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary £46,731 - £50,788 per annum
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Are you a highly motivated self-starter with lots of energy and the confidence to take things forward on your own within defined parameters; Do you have a flexible and positive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude; Do you have experience of dealing with commercial horticultural work and contracts as well as managing teams of people; Could you develop and deliver innovative and high quality improvements to facilities and services? Then this is the job for you!
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Leighton-Linslade Town Council is one of the country’s largest Town Councils, with a proud tradition of contribution and excellence and is looking to fill the role of Head of Grounds & Environmental Services to help the Council deliver its vision “A Community to be Proud Of.”
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​​​​​​​​Working as part of the Town Council’s management team, and leading a group of highly dedicated staff and volunteers, you will manage the day-to-day operations and planned maintenance of the Council’s parks, play areas, open spaces, sports facilities and community pavilions, lead the Council’s cemetery and allotments functions, develop, promote and manage activities designed to reduce carbon emissions and increase sustainability within the Council and the wider community, and work with key partners to ensure countryside and biodiversity sites are well managed and maintained.
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​To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please email:
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Applications must be received by 9am on Monday, 17 March 2025.
Please note CVs will not be considered.
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Interviews will be held on 24,25 or 27 March 2025.
Prior notice will be given.
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Locum Clerks wanted
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Are you an experienced Parish or Town Clerk looking for a rewarding career as a Locum Clerk? ​
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​Ideally CILCA qualified, but most importantly, with a great track record within the Local Council sector.
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We are increasingly being approached to supply locum clerks to support Councils in a period of transition, so are building our own team of locums. We provide our locums with professional support, as and when required, and value your work life balance so ensure we secure positions for you that support your expectations.
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If you would like to discuss this further please in the first instance let us have a brief CV emphasising your successes in the sector and your time in the sector. submit all enquires to jamescorrigan@chrgs.co.uk.
