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“Chippenham Town Council is an ambitious and progressive council, CTC’s ambition and innovation abounds” – LGA Corporate Peer Challenge 2019

Chippenham Town Council is one of the largest councils in the town and parish sector, we have a revenue budget of c£4m and 75 staff working across several locations in the town. We have an inspiring four-year Corporate Strategic Plan to take us through to 2026 and beyond.

Chippenham Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We offer good benefits including a generous pension and free staff parking where available.

Corporate Strategic Plan 2022-2026

Annual Report 2022-2023

LGA Peer Review Report

Thinking big and delivering locally by Mark Smith, Chief Executive. Read the article online: Thinking big and delivering locally

Benefits of working for the Town Council:

    • Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life for present and future generations
    • Ability to work flexibly
    • A work environment steeped in history and a town centre location with excellent motorway and rail links
    • Learning and development opportunities
    • Local Government Pension Scheme
    • 26 days holiday per year rising to 31 days after 5 years of service + bank holidays
    • Buying or selling annual leave
    • Access to a free centrally located work car park
    • Generous maternity allowance
    • Time Off In Lieu Policy

When applying for a job with us you have two options:

Option 1:
You can send us just section 1 of the Application Form alongside your CV with a covering letter explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for the role and how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the criteria.
Section 1 of the Application Form

Option 2:
Send us the completed Application Form
Application Form

You can email your application to recruitment@chippenham.gov.uk or call us on 01249 446699 if you require more information.

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Democratic Services Officer

Full Time 37hrs per week, permanent
Salary £27,334 to £28,770
Spinal Column Point 14-17

 

Chippenham Town Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual for this post based within the busy and exciting Democratic Services team. As part of the team, you will have a vital role to play in supporting the Council’s decision-making process.

This role is open to recent graduates or candidates with relevant administrative experience to assist the Head of Democratic Services. The post offers opportunities for training to help you develop and progress your career. An understanding or experience of the Modern.gov agenda management system would be an advantage but not required. You will be expected to attend a number of daytime and evening meetings (for which time off in lieu will be given).

The successful candidate will work across all aspects of the democratic process, with specific responsibility for the organisation of public meetings including but not limited to co-ordinating the production of agendas and reports, attending meetings, taking minutes and supporting Councillors. The role supports meetings including the Planning, Environment and Transport Committee, Strategy and Resources Committee and the Council Donations Sub Committee. This role also manages the Chippenham Youth Council meetings and events.

We are looking for:

  • A well organised administrator with a good command of English who pays attention to detail, with strong ICT and report-writing skills
  • A motivated team player who is also able to work on their own initiative, prioritise their workload and operate calmly and effectively with limited supervision to tight deadlines
  • Someone confident in their ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • The post holder will also need to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of political sensitivity.

Job Description

For more information about the role please contact Heather Rae, Head of Democratic Services on 01249 446699 or email recruitment@chippenham.gov.uk.

Closing date: Friday 22 March 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 3 April 2024