Deputy Town Clerk - Bourne Town Council

Job Introduction

Bourne Town Council has a vacancy for a Deputy Town Clerk to assist, support and deputise for the Town Clerk in all aspects of the day-to-day management and operation of council services, including attending and taking minutes at evening Council meetings.

Minimum Requirements:
• 5 GCSE A-C pass grades in 5 subjects including English and Maths
• Excellent organization and communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in SAGE Instant Accounting, and SAGE payroll software
• Accounting / bookkeeping experience, ability to maintain routine accountancy procedures
• In addition to in-house training, be willing to attend courses to obtain CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification
• Ability to produce accurate minutes of council meetings
• Work effectively within a small team

Salary: SCP range – 18 - 23 (£32,578 - £35,570)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Bourne Town Council, SK Community Hub, 3 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF
Closing date: 30th October 2026

Please apply including a CV to: hr@bournetowncouncil.gov.uk or the above address.

For any queries please contact:
Cllr R McKinney (Chair – HR & Governance Committee) on assistant@bournetowncouncil.gov.uk or 01778 426123

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The organisation advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.