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Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer

opp — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:37:21 +0000

Andover is a historic market town with a population of some 40,000 situated in magnificent countryside in Hampshire. The town has a large Conservation Area with a number of listed buildings. It is conveniently situated close to the M3 motorway with excellent travel links to London, the South Coast ports and the West Country.

Andover Town Council was formed on 1^st April 2010 and is seeking an experienced person who can lead at a strategic level with particular experience of Local Government finance and budgetary control and who also has the ability to maintain friendly and constructive partnerships with other organisations.

Above all, the successful candidate must have a genuine interest in and care for a community-minded town.

An application pack may be obtained from:

The Hampshire Association of Local Councils : steven.lugg@hants.gov.uk or 121a Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire SO53 2DR Tel: 02380 263438

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5^th October 2010 and should be returned to: Mrs Linda Butcher, Andover Interim Town Clerk, 6 The Mews, East Hoathly, East Sussex BN8 6EH

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20^th October 2010 in Andover.

Town Clerk

opp — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:39:59 +0000

The Town Council invites applications for the appointment of Town Clerk. The person appointed will need to have experience of servicing committees and preparation of agendas, minutes and correspondence, preferably in Local Government. The duties include processing accounts for payment, controlling a budget of around £400,000 and advising the Council on all aspects of local administration. The Councils main functions concern recreation grounds and open spaces, the Cemetery and representing the views of the community on a range of issues, including planning applications. The Council sees its role as being a catalyst for development of services and the economy of the area.

Ashby de la Zouch is a busy market town in the northern part of Leicestershire, with excellent communications with the motorway network and close to East Midlands Airport. The Town Council enjoys a good working relationship with North West Leicestershire District Council and several members serve on both authorities.

The appointment is full time. Application Form and a Job Description can be obtained by telephoning 01530 416961 between 9am and 1pm and the closing date for applications is 30 September 2010.