Part-Time Assistant Clerk: Governance & Admin

Wotton-under-Edge; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support governance, clerking the Planning Committee, managing allotments and tenants, and running the town's One-Stop Shop for residents. This part-time role requires strong administrative skills and a commitment to public service.

The successful candidate will help deliver community events, assist with information and service delivery, and contribute to the Council's wider public-facing functions with a reliable, organised and

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative or customer-facing role.
• Strong administrative capability with accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence supporting governance processes, including preparing agendas, minutes and documentation.
• Clear communication skills and a helpful, professional approach to public-facing work.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and maintain calm, structured working during busy periods.
• Commitment to public service and supporting the Council's work for the community.
• Experience in a local council environment is helpful, but reliability and willingness to learn matter most.

Responsibilities

• Clerking the Planning Committee and supporting governance processes.
• Managing allotments and tenants.
• Overseeing the Council's One-Stop Shop to ensure residents can access information, services and support.
• Supporting delivery of community events and Council-facing services and communications.
• Assisting with digital updates and service coordination to keep the Council accessible.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Public service mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Wotton-under-Edge Town Council is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support governance, clerking the Planning Committee, managing allotments and tenants, and running the town's One-Stop Shop for residents. This part-time role requires strong administrative skills and a commitment to public service.

The successful candidate will help deliver community events, assist with information and service delivery, and contribute to the Council's wider public-facing functions with a reliable, organised and