Clerk and Proper Officer and Carisbrooke Community Council

NEWPORT AND CARISBROOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL (ISLE OF WIGHT) APPOINTMENT OF CLERK AND PROPER OFFICER

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council requires an experienced and appropriately qualified Clerk and Proper Officer.

Salary LC3, SCP 37 – 41 £ 48,226 - £52,413

Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

A relocation package of up to £3500 is available.

• Responsible for the council’s assets.
• Managing the council’s workforce.
• Attending meetings of the council and advising members.
• Ensuring the council acts legally at all times.
• Think strategically and assist the council in defining and implementing its strategic objectives.

• Preferably educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Obtained or working towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).
• Skilled in the use of IT.
• Understanding of Local Council accounts and audit requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Staff management skills.
• Facility management skills.
• Ability to work with community groups.

Application forms and further details are available by email from bob.ble, by telephone from or by letter to or personal application from the address below.

Completed forms should be returned to the address below no later than noon on 23rd January 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during February.

The Acting Clerk

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council 64 High Street

Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1BA