Vacancies

Guildhall Manager

SCP Range Grade 31 – 35 (currently £28,221 – £31,401)

Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff to join the Senior Management Team at Chard Town Council. This role will be based at The Guildhall, Chard and will involve some weekend or evening working.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the post include:

Day to day operational management of Chard Town Councils Grade 2* listed building.

Ensuring that the Guildhall is compliant with the necessary legislative regulations necessary for a public facing facility.

You will manage a team of staff to ensure the smooth operational management of the Council’s venue. In this key management role, you will be familiar with building management systems as well as a good working knowledge of statutory requirements in relation to health and safety and licensing compliance. You will take responsibility for delivery of the Guildhall budget, providing written reports on progress to Council Committee meetings.

In return, we offer a salary based on national salary scale points 31 – 35 and 21 days holiday per annum (plus 2 statutory days and bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after five years service. Chard Town Council provide training and continuing personal development to their staff, including the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To apply please see the person specification and application form linked here: Guildhall Manager Candidate Information Pack

or contact: Chard Town Council, The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP

Tel: 01460 239567

CV’s will not be accepted

Application Closing Date: 4.30 pm on Friday 29^th June 2018

Interviews will take place in the second week of July (date tbc)

Community Liaison Officer

SCP Range Grade 23 – 26 (currently £21,693 – £23,866)

Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff to work as Community Liaison Administrator within the Corporate Services Team based at The Guildhall, Chard.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the post include:

Community Engagement

Civic Event Planning

As a Community Liaison Administrator, you will be our eyes and ears on the ground, quickly finding out community passions and connecting people to others to make things happen. To do this you will need to establish strong and robust relationships within communities and have a network of key partners.  Your interpersonal skills, diplomacy, influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills will be some of your keys to success in improving the quality of life for our community.

You will be responsible for managing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s diary and a calendar of civic events to support and promote the Mayor’s office and the public visibility of the Council. In addition, you will undertake administration support for the Council.

As a key point of contact for the organisation, the role will suit someone who is confident working with a variety of people in a courteous and professional manner.

In return we offer a salary based on national salary scale points 23 – 26 (The precise starting point within this range will be determined by the skills and experience of the successful applicant) and 21 days holiday per annum (plus 2 statutory days and bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after five years’ service. We provide training and continuing personal development, including the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To apply please see the person specification and application form linked here: Community Liaison Candidate Information Pack

or contact: Chard Town Council, The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP

Tel: 01460 239567

CV’s will not be accepted

Application Closing Date: 4.30 pm on Friday 29^th June 2018

Interviews will take place in the second week of July (date tbc)

Guildhall Assistant

SCP Range Grade 14 – 17 (currently £17,681 – £18,672 pro rata)

Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff to join the Team at Chard Town Council. This role will be based at The Guildhall, Chard and will involve weekend and evening working.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the post include:

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Guildhall Assistant to work thirty hours per week as required Monday to Sunday. You will need to work flexibly as the hours and days will vary from week to week depending on the bookings at the venue.  The work will include setting up rooms, cleaning, general DIY and a high standard of customer care. You will be responsible for the building security and will be a key holder for the venue.

The successful candidate must be willing to work as part of a team, be able to comply with instructions and able to manage their own work effectively. The salary will be paid monthly in arrears.

In return, we offer a salary based on national salary scale points 14 – 17 and 21 days holiday per annum (plus 2 statutory days and bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after five years service. Chard Town Council provide training and continuing personal development to their staff, including the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To apply please see the person specification and application form linked here: Guildhall Assistant Candidate Information Pack

or contact: Chard Town Council, The Guildhall, Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PP

Tel: 01460 239567

CV’s will not be accepted

Application Closing Date: 4.30 pm on Friday 29^th June 2018

Interviews will take place in the second week of July (date tbc)