Salary:  SCP 15-24 £31015-£36581 per annum (pro rata).

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Assistant Clerk to Windermere & Bowness Town Council. This is a varied and exciting position suiting an applicant with a positive attitude and a desire to learn new skills and develop. The job is more than just deskwork and the successful applicant will be encouraged to be innovative and to enjoy working within the community. The successful candidate will support the clerk with duties to include:

• To assist with the administration of council meetings including preparation of agendas and minutes and supporting council meetings.
• To assist with administrative tasks including maintaining paper and electronic files, preparing reports to council, dealing with correspondence and enquiries and helping to oversee the maintenance of assets.
• To assist with maintaining the council's website and social media. To assist with production of newsletter, both published and electronic.
• To assist with maintenance of the parish council's finances and preparation of accounts for annual audit.
• To advise and support councillors, including conducting research and background work required to progress projects. To help manage projects to completion.
• To assist with the management of the council's contracts, such as for cleaning of toilets, maintenance and landscaping.
• To manage the contract for the cleaning of the Council's toilets, liaise as necessary with the contractor and manage any complaints. 
• To work within the communities of Windermere, Bowness & Troutbeck Bridge including helping to organise events and other community initiatives.
• To liaise with Westmorland & Furness Council and other organisations such as the Cumbria Association of Local Councils as required.
• To cover the roles of proper officer and responsible financial officer in the clerk's absence.
• Local Government experience would be a benefit but is not essential. Support and training in all aspects of the job will be offered. A high degree of computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake training, including the Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA) if not already held.

This is a part-time post for 15 hours per week, over 5 days. This role requires flexible working, a mixture of office and home, and includes evenings and weekends to cover council meetings, events and facilities.

How to Apply

To apply, please email the Locum Clerk (clerk@windermere-tc@gov.uk) or visit the website news page to download an application form. The closing date for applications is 11^th September 2026.

Applications are to be submitted via email to the Locum Clerk and must be in MS Word and/or PDF Format. Please send the application form to clerk@windermere-tc.gov.uk.

If you require further information, please contact the Locum Clerk on 07476967581 or via email to clerk@windermere-tc.gov.uk.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Please note, this role is being advertised on behalf of Windermere & Bowness Town Council and is not a Westmorland and Furness Council role.