Blackwood Town Council is seeking to appoint a highly efficient, multi skilled individual for this varied, responsible and rewarding role of Town Clerk/ Responsible Finance Officer. The Town Clerk will effectively lead and manage all aspects of the Council’s work, ensuring that the instructions of the Town Council in connection with its function as a local authority are properly actioned. The role requires good committee and administrative experience in a local authority or similar environment, with a sound knowledge of local government systems and procedures. Applicants will also need a sound knowledge of local government finance and law within the Community/Town Council sector. The role varies from day to day, and the successful person appointed will have a flexible can-do approach, with enthusiasm and demonstrable commitment to growing in the role as the Town Council develops. If you thrive in a small but varied work environment, like a challenge, enjoy public and community interaction, have a positive, caring, can-do attitude, we very much look forward to hearing from you. For further details – Employee Specification, Job Description and Application Form please check the website or send an email to www.blackwoodtowncouncil.org.uk or email contact@blackwoodtown.gov.uk