Town Clerk Assistant
Location: Folkestone
Working Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 09:30 - 13:30
Contract Type: Temporary, Part‑Time
Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour
We are seeking a proactive and organised Town Clerk Assistant to support civic services and community engagement within a local authority setting. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a public‑facing, community‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Civic & Event Support
Maintain the Town Mayor's diary and coordinate all civic engagements
Plan, organise and attend civic and charity events
Liaise with venues, partners and stakeholders for fundraising activities
Attend events to support the Mayor and ensure smooth running
Assist with raffle organisation, ticket sales and prize collection
Produce post‑event reports detailing attendance and funds raisedAdministration & Communications
Prepare for and attend bi‑weekly Civic Briefing meetings
Maintain the residents' communication log
Liaise with key local agencies including KCC, FHDC, Community Wardens, PCSOs and grounds teams
Manage incoming correspondence and distribute to relevant parties
Update and maintain the Council's website and social media channels
Support the production of Council publications and media content
Respond to public enquiries via telephone, email and face‑to‑face
Undertake general office duties including post, filing and correspondence
Provide cover and carry out additional tasks as directed by the Town ClerkPerson Specification
Essential Qualifications & Skills
GCSE/O‑Levels: minimum 5 subjects at grades A-C (or equivalent)
Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office and digital platforms
Confident writing letters, reports and public communications
Experience managing diaries and scheduling appointments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fast and accurate typing skills
Ability to work with confidentiality and discretionPersonal Attributes
Highly organised with strong time‑management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise under pressure
Proactive and confident in handling enquiries and correspondence
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when requiredIf you're proactive, detail‑focused and enjoy community‑focused work, we'd love to hear from you - apply today!
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