Vacancy for Office Manager
Great Torrington Town Council has a vacancy for a part-time Office Manager. Initially the role is for 21 hours per week spread over three days. There will be a possibility of the hours increasing in the New Year.
The offices are at present open to the public from 9am until 1pm Tuesday to Thursday inclusive, the remaining hours are worked during these afternoons after the office is closed.
The role includes managing the administrative aspect of the council’s business, including interacting with the public and outside agencies. The post holder is also the appointment secretary to the Mayor. Attendance will be required at monthly evening council meetings to take the minutes.
There will also be specific projects to organise such as the Mayfair ceremony and the Remembrance parade and attendance to assist at each event is expected.
Applicants will need inter alia to be computer literate, organised, confident in interacting with the public and others, experienced in using social media and an accurate typist. Salary scale D £16,781 – £17,772 Pro rata.
A job description and an application form can be found below – please click “Read More” for attachments at bottom of article, alternatively contact the Town Clerk by email at admin@great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk or by Phone 01805 626135. Applicants may also collect details from the council offices at Castle Hill Great Torrington on the mornings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Please note the office will be closed for Christmas from 1pm Thursday 21st December 2017 until 9am Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Thursday 18th January 2018.
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Equality Form
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form