Chard town Council is seeking an experienced person from the public sector to take on the role of town clerk/RFO and help to build a robust structure of processes and policies to help us to develop and deliver for our community. This role would suit a professional person looking to work closely with members and staff to help Chard to flourish with the new opportunities open to them from the devolution of services from Somerset Council.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Advising members on Governance, legal and procedural matters
· Ensuring Council decisions are implemented
· Managing our team of staff
· Overseeing the production of budgets and completing the AGAR statements as well as liaising with internal and external auditors.
· Overseeing the management of payroll VST and pensions
· Managing the projects as decided by full Council
· Negotiating with Somerset Council over the devolution of assets and services
· Working with nearby Councils to achieve for our town and the wider area
The Council is seeking a candidate with the following attributes and experience
· Experience in Local Government or public sector administration
· Sound management and accounting skills
· Strong leadership and organisational skills
· `excellent communication and report writing skillsA professional politically neutral approach
· CiLCA training complete or underway