MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Essential Secondary Education 5 GCSEs including minimum Grade C in English & Mathematics Proficient in ICT including Microsoft Office. Experience of administrative duties involving filing, correspondence, taking minutes Experience of working in a financial setting and using manual/computerized accounting systems. Experience in dealing with members of the public. Experience working on own initiative and as part of a team. Desirable A Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related subject. Certificate in Local Council Administration (if not, required to obtain qualification within 24 months of appointment) Previous experience of working within a Community/Town Council. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Essential Use of Microsoft Office, Internet and Emailing. Ability to write short reports, respond to correspondence, produce draft agendas/ minutes. Ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrate Organisational Skills. Demonstrate Customer Service Skills Demonstrate Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills Maintain good relationships internally with Councillors and colleagues. Externally with contractors, members of the public and officers from other public bodies. Self-Reliant and self-motivated receptive to change – Desirable Understanding of operating in a Town Council environment within a public service setting. Understanding of Burial and Interment Law and Procedures. Administration of a Web Site Cont… Page 3
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Essential Secondary Education 5 GCSEs including minimum Grade C in English & Mathematics Proficient in ICT including Microsoft Office. Experience of administrative duties involving filing, correspondence, taking minutes Experience of working in a financial setting and using manual/computerized accounting systems. Experience in dealing with members of the public. Experience working on own initiative and as part of a team. Desirable A Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related subject. Certificate in Local Council Administration (if not, required to obtain qualification within 24 months of appointment) Previous experience of working within a Community/Town Council. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Essential Use of Microsoft Office, Internet and Emailing. Ability to write short reports, respond to correspondence, produce draft agendas/ minutes. Ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrate Organisational Skills. Demonstrate Customer Service Skills Demonstrate Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills Maintain good relationships internally with Councillors and colleagues. Externally with contractors, members of the public and officers from other public bodies. Self-Reliant and self-motivated – receptive to change Desirable Understanding of operating in a Town Council environment within a public service setting. Understanding of Burial and Interment Law and Procedures. Administration of a Web Site Cont… Page 3
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