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Assistant Town Clerk
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.55 - 13 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM! ~ 🏛️ Assistant Clerk - Sandwich Town Council
📍 Location: The Guildhall, Sandwich
🕒 30 Hours per week (includes some evenings & weekends) hours to be agreed at interview stage.
💼 6 Months, Temporary to Permanent Position
💰 Salary: £12.55 - £13.00 per hour
🌟 Do you have a flair for events, marketing, and community engagement?
Sandwich Town Council is on the lookout for an organised, creative, and enthusiastic Assistant Clerk to join our small, friendly team at the heart of one of England's most historic towns.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the Town Clerk, Responsible Finance Officer, and Property Manager - perfect for someone with a passion for planning events, a knack for communication, and a drive to make things happen.
⚠️ Please note: some evening & weekend working will also be required, particularly during the busy wedding season and around Christmas events. This may initially be limited to one or two days before Christmas but is likely to increase in peak periods.
🧩 Your Role Will Include:
🎉 Guildhall Events & Bookings
Manage venue bookings for weddings, meetings, and events
Liaise with clients, prepare paperwork, and provide on-the-day event support
Help promote the Guildhall as a unique community and event space
Bring fresh ideas to help increase usage and visibility📣 Marketing & Promotion
Assist in creating promotional content for events and venue hire
Manage or support social media posts, local advertising, and listings
Help grow awareness of council-led initiatives and activities📝 Council Support
Support the Town Clerk with preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records
Attend evening meetings when needed🌿 Allotment Administration
Oversee tenancy agreements, waiting lists, and communication with plot holders✅ What We're Looking For:
You'll thrive in this role if you're:
✔️ Confident and professional with excellent written and verbal communication
✔️ Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
✔️ Friendly, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with the public
✔️ Comfortable working on evenings/weekends when events or meetings require it
✔️ Skilled in (or excited to learn) basic marketing and digital promotion
✔️ Interested in supporting local democracy and community services
🏰 Why Sandwich Town Council?
Join a committed and welcoming team serving a unique and historic town
Work from The Guildhall - a beautiful and historic civic building
Be part of exciting community projects, weddings, and civic events
Enjoy a role where every day is different, and your work is valued and visible📩 Apply Today and Bring Your Talents to SandwichBefore You Apply
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