Attleborough Town Council is seeking a pro-active, forward-thinking, community-minded Deputy Clerk to join our small and friendly team. This will be a full-time position.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Town Clerk. This is a varied and interesting role, at the heart of our community, offering flexible part-time hours, Local Government Pension Scheme, and a supportive working environment.
The Role: Reporting to the Town Clerk, the Deputy Clerk will be responsible for deputising for the Town Clerk and their duties when required, and supporting and guiding our Town Councillors. Driving licence desirable. No two days are ever the same in this role!
Attendance at some evening meetings is a requirement of the job, for which time off in lieu will be given. Previous experience in local government would be an advantage, but full training will be given. Candidates should either hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to work towards it during the first year of employment. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a team and be focused on providing a quality level of service to the residents of Attleborough.
Please contact the Town Clerk on email townclerk@attleboroughtc.org.uk for further details including Job Description.
General Job Specification
JOB TITLE: Deputy Town Clerk
SCALE POINT: SCP 25 to SCP 29 (£36,363 to £39,862 Per Annum) -dependent on qualifications and experience.
HOURS OF WORK: 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours). Availability for occasional attendance at evening meetings is essential (and infrequent weekends for Council-led events), for which time off in lieu will be given.
BASED AT: Town Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough NR17 2AF
ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT: 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 2 additional (statutory) days (26 days plus bank holidays). An increase of 3 days is applied following 5 years’ continuous service (29 days plus bank holidays).
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 13 weeks
REPORTING TO: Town Clerk
KEY DATE: Extended closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025.
NB: Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required. Applications will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Under the provisions of the Working Time Regulations, employees with additional employments may consider ‘opting out’ of the 48-hour average weekly cap.
