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Witney Town Council is currently recruiting for:

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT: COMMUNITIES & PLANNING

Full time – 37 hours per week

Salary scale 7-12 £24,294 to £26,421 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of ‘Communities & Planning Administrative Support Assistant.’

Working within the Town Council’s busy public-facing office in the Town Centre, the duties and responsibilities of this role will be varied to support the Councillors and Senior Management team in delivering the day-to-day functions of the Town Council.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player to join a fantastic tight-knit team, to provide first-class administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.

Part of the role will require you to work with other stakeholders, community groups and event organisers both internal and external.  This role will also be required to administer the Council’s Planning function in its capacity as a statutory consultee, and will include attendance at meetings of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee which meet every three weeks on Tuesdays at 6pm to take the minutes of Councillor decisions, for public record.

The right candidate will need to have good communication and administration skills, as well as an awareness of the political environment and an ability to relate to elected members, be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role and be able to have a flexible approach.

Benefits include: competitive salary, automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), cycle to work scheme, supportive working environment – access to Employee Assistance Programme. If you feel you are suitably qualified and able to meet the above criteria please download further information, and an application form, www.witney-tc.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion on the role please contact Adam Clapton, Deputy Town Clerk – adam.clapton@witney-tc.gov.uk or telephone 01993 704379.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 9am Thursday 11th April 2024

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COMPLIANCE & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER

Salary scale SCP 24-28

£33,024-£36,648 per annum

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference?  An exciting opportunity has arisen within Witney Town Council to join in the full-time position of Compliance & Environment Officer.  We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to help deliver the Council’s responsibilities and aspirations.

Image of words about compliance and standards with a second image of hands holding the world against a grass background

In this interesting and varied role, you will support the Council in ensuring that it meets its legal obligations across all departments and operations – from writing or updating risk assessments for a wide range of day-to-day operational risks to carrying out regular audits and periodic checks, as well as overseeing compliance of projects.  A significant part of the role will be to work with other stakeholders, community groups and event organisers reviewing event management plans for events held on Council land.

Climate Action is also a priority for the Council, which remains committed to the vision of carbon neutrality by 2028 at the latest. The Compliance and Environment Officer will play an important part in realising this vision.

To help us deliver our ambitions for the local area, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for making a difference to the local community.  The role offers an excellent opportunity for you to be involved in a highly visible area of work.  If you have a good eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively, we would like to hear from you!

We are a friendly, diverse, and inclusive team of energetic and creative individuals; we welcome those that can bring their talents and fresh perspectives.  The right candidate will need to have good communication skills, be able to work independently as well as part of a team. You will be working with supportive and truly collaborative colleagues.  Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role and be able to have a flexible approach.

We can offer a competitive employment package to support your wellbeing and professional development. Benefits include: competitive salary, automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), cycle to work scheme, supportive working environment – access to Employee Assistance Programme.

If you feel you are suitably qualified and able to meet the above criteria please contact the Town Hall for an application pack or download it from www.witney-tc.gov.uk.

To discuss your suitability informally please contact Mark Lewis – Head of Estates and Operations on 01993 704379.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 9am Tuesday 2 April 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 08 April 2024

Witney Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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