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COCKERMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL, Cumbria
CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
Full-time (37 hours per week)
SALARY WITHIN GRADE LC3
SCP 33-36 – £39,298 – £42,503 p.a. (pay rise pending)
An exciting opportunity to take a senior role with an established Town Council in the historic market
town of Cockermouth in Cumbria.
We are looking for a well organised and committed successor to our highly effective Town Clerk who
is retiring after 14 years in post.
Our town is a lively, attractive and friendly place between the fells of the Lake District and the
Solway coast. The successful applicant will lead the day-to-day management of the Town Council’s
services, events, staff, facilities, and finances. Our new Clerk will be community-minded, flexible and
enthusiastic about building on the Council’s achievements.
We offer excellent nationally-based terms and conditions of employment. Holiday entitlement is
negotiable, with a minimum of 31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Occasional evening and weekend
work is required. Flexitime and some home-working are negotiable. Full induction and training will
be provided. If the successful candidate is not CiLCA qualified, we will support them in gaining it.
Please email assistant@cockermouth.org for a revised recruitment pack with full details of the
vacancy and how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 16th October 2023.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the
community and job-sharers. We aim to conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates at
Cockermouth Town Hall on Wednesday 8th November 2023.
www.cockermouth.org