Deputy Town Clerk

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Leamington Spa Town Council is seeking a motivated Deputy Town Clerk to join their small, friendly team. The role involves safeguarding the effective operation of the Council, leading key initiatives in planning and community grants, and supporting governance through collaboration with local partners. This is a full-time position with opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership working would be beneficial.
• Must be organised, efficient, and enthusiastic.
• Good communication and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Town Clerk in managing the Town Council efficiently.
• Produce agendas, reports, and minutes for Town Council meetings.
• Lead on land use planning and community grants.

Skills

Partnership working

Organised

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Royal Leamington Spa Town Council

Deputy Town Clerk

Royal Leamington Spa Town Council is looking for a new Deputy Town Clerk to work within its small, friendly staff team. If you are an enthusiastic, organised and reliable professional, this could be an excellent opportunity to work in the wonderful town of Leamington Spa.

The Town Council works with a wide range of partner organisations to support the town and its communities, supporting local cultural and wellbeing activities and assisting local community groups through the provision of grants and working with key partner organisations.

The post holder will work closely with the Town Clerk to support the effective operation and governance of the Town Council, taking the lead on a number of specific work areas such as planning and community grants, and working with the team to contribute to other initiatives.

Key duties will include:

• Supporting the Town Clerk to ensure the efficient management of the Town Council, ensuring procedures and policies are maintained and adhered to.
• Supporting Town Council committees / meetings in accordance with relevant procedures – producing agendas, reports and minutes and providing advice to Town Councillors.
• Leading on key areas of work – including land use planning and community grants.

Experience in these areas would be beneficial, but training will be provided.

Essential skills:

• Partnership working and ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Organised, efficient and enthusiastic
• Good communication and IT skills

Working arrangements:

• The post is full time – 37 hours per week.
• Salary scale is NJC Spinal Column points 20 – 24 (currently £31,586 – £34,314), pay award pending.
• The role is office based with some flexible / home working and some evening meetings / occasional weekend work.
• 6-month probation period.

For more information contact the Town Clerk (Stephen Marks) via email: [e-mail] or 01926 456906.

More information and application forms can be obtained at www.leamingtonspatowncouncil.gov.uk

Applications should be sent to [e-mail] by Wednesday 6^th August 2025.