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Vacancy for an Assistant Clerk to the Parish Council Location: Mostly working from home. Proximity to the Chew Valley would be an advantage. In person attendance at some meetings, including other visits to the parish of Stowey Sutton are required. Must be self-motivated and a good sense of humour helps. A laptop and printer will be provided. Starting Hours: 20 per month (to be reviewed after successful completion of the induction period) worked flexibly, independently with a mix of home working, hot desking in the parish, some face to face, evening meetings (usually one, sometimes two a month) and very occasional weekend work. The Assistant Clerk will provide cover for all the duties carried out by the Parish Clerk during periods of annual leave or illness. The Assistant Clerk must have the confidence to deputise in such a manner. Rate: SCP 18 to 22 depending on experience (£29,269 to £31,364 per annum pro rata based on a 37-hour working week.) Reporting to: Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Assistant Clerk to Stowey Sutton Parish Council. This is a varied and exciting position suiting an applicant with a positive attitude and a desire to train and develop. The job is more than just deskwork as the successful applicant will be encouraged to be innovative and to enjoy working within the community. The successful candidate will be expected to assist the clerk with duties to include: · To arrange, publicise, and attend Parish Council Meetings including preparation of agendas and preparing minutes. · To attend to administrative tasks including maintaining paper and electronic files, Facebook, the Parish Council website, annual review of all parish policies, preparing reports to Parish Council, dealing with correspondence and enquiries, and overseeing the maintenance of assets. · To assist the Responsible Finance officer in maintaining and reporting the Parish Council’s finances and assist in preparation of accounts for annual audit. · To advise and support Councillors including research required to progress projects. · To work with the community of Stowey Sutton and to help organise events as deemed appropriate. · To liaise with Bath & North East Somerset Council and other organisations such as the Avon Local Councils Association as required. This outlines the duties required for the post of Assistant to the Clerk in order to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list; duties may be varied from time to time which does not change the general character of the job or level of responsibility. Local Government experience is desirable but not essential. Ongoing support and training in all aspects of the job will be offered. A high degree of computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain the Introduction to Local Council Administration (iLCA) qualification within 6 months of appointment and achieve the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) qualification within the 24 months of appointment. As part of our succession planning, upon successful completion of iLCA the position will be reviewed with a view to promotion to Deputy Clerk and additional hours. To apply, please apply online, send a cv and covering letter to reach the Parish Council by the closing date: 5:00pm Tuesday 7th May 2024.

This is a part-time hybrid role for an Executive Director at BLACKFRIARS ARTS CENTRE LIMITED. We are now looking for an Executive Director who can lead on fundraising and financial management and will closely collaborate on organisation planning and developing business strategies. This role will be responsible for the financial sustainability, business plan and overall management of the charity with the goal of bringing the strategic development of the company in line with our new Arts Council NPO status. As part of the senior management team, you will be able to think strategically about the future of the venue and will work with the board to deliver an ambitious and financially robust business plan. You will be an inspirational leader with the ability to develop and maintain key external relationships. You will develop and implement an organisational culture and management structure that deliver the conditions for Blackfriars Arts Centre’s vision to thrive. This role would suit someone with previous management experience in an arts organisation or someone with excellent financial skills looking to move into a more senior role. This will be a Board appointment and will report directly to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a suitable candidate with: A track record of raising funds from Trusts and Foundations and Public Bodies with an ability to write persuasive applications and develop strategic fundraising plans Experience of strategic planning, implementation and decision-making in an arts organisation or equivalent experience at a charity Excellent financial skills and experience of managing charity finances including creating and managing budgets and financial reporting Experience of public building management Experience of charity governance and of HR We are actively seeking candidates who reflect the wide range of cultures and experiences in Lincolnshire, and we're keen to hear from applicants who live locally or have a connection to the local area. We are interested in hearing from people with transferable skills who have great potential and can pick things up quickly. Often qualities are just as important as experience and we are interested in someone who has: Enthusiasm about the arts and creativity, particularly in a venue responding to its neighbourhood Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire confidence and motivate people with clarity and kindness High level of numeracy skills High level of accuracy and ability to proof own work A positive, flexible and hands on approach Effective time management, organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication skills, online, on the phone and in person Proven decision-making ability Please note: it is not an expectation that you went to university to apply for this role. We’re interested in hearing from people with a wide range of experiences. Only applications that follow the official process will be considered.