Clerk and Proper Officer

NEWPORT PARISH COUNCIL; Newport; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Newport is seeking an experienced Clerk and Proper Officer responsible for managing council assets, attending meetings, and ensuring legal compliance. The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent and the CiLCA certification. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, along with staff management capabilities. The role offers a salary between £48,226 and £52,413, with benefits including a relocation package.

Benefits

Relocation package of up to £3,500

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Working towards or obtained CiLCA certification.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the council's assets and workforce.
• Attend council meetings and provide advice.
• Ensure legal compliance in council activities.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Staff management

Facility management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Job description

NEWPORT AND CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL (ISLE OF WIGHT)

APPOINTMENT OF CLERK AND PROPER OFFICER

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council requires an experienced and appropriately qualified Clerk and Proper Officer.

Salary

LC3, SCP 37 - 41 E48,226 - E52,413. Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications. A relocation package of up to E3500 is available.

Role Description

The role includes being responsible for the council's assets, managing the council's workforce, attending meetings of the council and advising members and ensuring the council acts legally at all times. The successful candidate must be able to think strategically and assist the council in defining and implementing its strategic objectives.

Requirements

Candidates should preferably be educated to degree level or equivalent and have obtained or be working towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). They should be skilled in the use of IT, have an understanding of Local Council accounts and audit requirements and have excellent communication skills. Staff management skills, facility management and the ability to work with community groups is also important.

Application Process

Application forms and further details are available by email from by telephone from 01983 559119 or by letter to or personal application from the address below.

Completed forms should be returned to the address below no later than noon on 23rd January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during February.

The Acting Clerk

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council

Address

64 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, P030 IBA