Blandford Forum Town Council is seeking a highly efficient, organised and effective individual with experience of working closely with the public and a strong understanding of local government. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the flexibility to manage a varied workload, contributing to the continuous improvement of the Council’s services and facilities.
Reporting to the Chairman of Council, the Town Clerk will bring a strong team ethic and a positive, proactive approach. Excellent communication skills are essential, together with competence in IT systems including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and WordPress, as well as Canva and social media platforms. The role requires strong literacy skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate and concise reports within a regulated framework and timetable.
Honesty, integrity and professionalism are essential qualities for this role, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt to, and implement, change when required.
The Town Clerk is supported by a dedicated and experienced office team comprising the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), Operations Manager, Committee Clerk, Business Support Officer, Bookings Receptionist, Events and Mayor’s Assistant, Market Manager, and caretaking and grounds staff.