Blyth Town Council is seeking a dynamic person who can hit the ground running. The full-time equivalent salary will be £46,731-£50,788 on Scale LC3- substantial benchmark range-points 37-41 as evaluated within the salary scales of the National Association of Local Councils.
The Town Council is one of the largest top 60 community councils in the UK and has a budget of £1.6m. The Town has a Partnership Agreement with the County Council to deliver an enhanced service in addition to the basic core service. The Council delivers services including the management of allotments, responsibility for play areas, litter bins and bus shelters, and has its own services in the areas of community grants and the significant promotion of events. The Council is also engaged in developing a Neighbourhood Plan.
The Principal Officer role was created in 2023 to develop and improve current and new services. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a vibrant community Council and help shape the Town. The post is seen as a potential stepping stone in the hierarchy in the future. All reasonable assistance will be given to the successful candidate for career development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an able and energetic person with many worthwhile challenges ahead and the possibility of future promotion in the organisation for the right candidate.
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