Job Purpose
• To ensure the town council operates in accordance with legislation and that its approved
policies and procedures are implemented
• To deputise for the town clerk in their absence and act at the council’s principal officer
Main Duties
• To work with the town clerk to ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or
affecting the operation of the council are observed, including standing orders, financial
regulations, external and internal audit, internal control, risk management, and health and
safety.
• To administer meetings of the town council’s committees and to advise its members on
policy, strategy, procedure and performance
• To attend civic and other external events and advise on civic protocol and ceremonies
• To positively promote the town council with residents, visitors, stakeholders and external
partners
• To manage budgets, assets and resources
• To lead, manage and motivate the staff
• To manage projects and change
Dimensions
• To deputise for the town clerk
• At the direction of the town clerk manage functions that could include: budgetary
control; ICT; general administration; customer services; performance management;
the development and implementation of operational programmes, plans, procedures
and systems; lease, rental and hire agreements; repairs and maintenance;
cemeteries’ management; grounds’ maintenance and the management of open
spaces; allotments; leisure activities; car parking; health and safety; civic and other
events; community and stakeholder relations; publications and communications; the
promotion of tourism and the local economy; and ad-hoc projects.
Supervision
• The post holder will assist the town clerk in the management of up to 30 full-time and
some part-time staff.
Contacts
• Members of the general public
• Elected members
• LRTC staff
• External consultants and contractors
• Partner organisations, stakeholders and statutory authorities.
General
• This job description contains the principal duties relating to this post and does not
describe in detail all the tasks required to carry them out.
• Duties may vary from time-to-time without changing the character of the post or the level
of responsibility.
Special Notes Or Conditions
• The post holder will be expected to work some evenings, weekends and bank holidays.