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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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Facilities Manager
Full time, Salary £42,708 - £45,718.
plus Generous Local Government Average Salary
Pension Scheme
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Are you a strong leader with 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? Could you develop and deliver innovative and high-quality improvements to facilities and services? This could be the job for you? ​
​​ Lewes Town Council is looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join its management team. A hands-on leadership role, you will oversee planned and preventative maintenance, refurbishments and capital projects for the council’s portfolio of buildings, open spaces and assets. This includes line management of the council’s Venue Managers and Town Ranger, and responsibility for three key venues – two of which are Grade II listed.
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Would you like to know more? To obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form, please contact recruitment@chrgs.co.uk.
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Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Interviews will be held in July 2025.
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Communications and
Marketing Manager
Part time - 16 hours per week. 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover ) ​​ Salary starting at £28,163 pa pro-rata
plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
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Do you have experience in public engagement? Do you have a flexible and positive approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude? Could you develop and deliver innovative and impactful marketing campaigns? This could be the job for you? ​
​​We are looking for a proactive and strategic communicator with strong writing, marketing, and digital expertise. You should have experience delivering impactful campaigns, managing press relations, and engaging diverse audiences across various channels. Organisational skills, creativity, and a keen eye for details will be essential in ensuring the council’s messaging is clear, accessible and effective.
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Would you like to know more? To obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form, please contact recruitment@chrgs.co.uk.
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Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 15 June 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 23 June 2025.
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Community Engagement
Coordinator
Full time, Salary starting at £28,163 per annum.
plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
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Are you passionate about working with the community? Do you enjoy event planning and delivering public events? Are you a natural networker with an ability for fostering strong relationships?
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​​ Lewes Town Council is seeking a motivated and skilled community worker to join its team. This exciting new role places the community at the heart of everything we do. You will have a broad remit, from developing a volunteer programme and managing the council’s grants programme to supporting delivery of partnership projects and driving engagement with schools and youth groups.
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​Would you like to know more? To obtain a recruitment pack with full details of the role and application form, please contact recruitment@chrgs.co.uk.
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Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Interviews will be held in July 2025.
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Caretaker
Full time, Salary at £24,404 per annum.
plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
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Do you have good general maintenance and DIY skills, are you organised and can you take a logical approach to tasks? Do you enjoy dealing with members of the public? This could be the job for you.
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​​ Lewes Town Council is recruiting a Caretaker to carry out the day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, opening/locking up duties at all three Council Venues: All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall.
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If you have experience in a similar role, are reliable, hands-on and comfortable working independently, have the ability to remain calm and act diplomatically when dealing with the public, have an understanding of how buildings work and are able to carry out minor repairs, then we’d love to hear from you.
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​ Please send a CV to recruitment@chrgs.co.uk, upon​ receipt of your CV, you will be sent a full job description and asked to provide a short personal statement in support of your application. ​
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Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Interviews will be held in July 2025.
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Cleaner
Part time, 15hrs per week.
Salary at £24,404 pa pro-rata
plus Generous Local Government Average Salary Pension Scheme
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Do you have the ability to clean premises to a high standard, can you take instructions and work on your own initiative, do you take pride in your work and are willing to take on a range of tasks as required? This could be the job for you.
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​​ Lewes Town Council is recruiting a cleaner to carry out the day-to-day cleaning, opening up, and locking up at the three Lewes Town Council venues where necessary: All Saints Centre, Malling Community Centre and Lewes Town Hall.
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If you have experience in a similar role, you are reliable, hands-on, comfortable working independently and can be diplomatic when dealing with the public, then we’d love to hear from you.
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​ Please send a CV to recruitment@chrgs.co.uk.. ​
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Applications must be received by 11pm on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Interviews will be held in July 2025.
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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.
