P/T Assistant to the Town Clerk - Brading Town Council

Job Posted: 16 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Brading, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £13.05 per hour
• Industries: Administration Customer Service Public Sector

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide administrative support to the Town Clerk.

 Other tasks

• To provide one stop access to Brading Town Council and other services and ensure that the customer receives the highest quality of service at Brading Town Council office
• To maintain and update the Town Council website
• To assist with the production of the Brading Buzz newsletter
• To assist with the management of Brading Allotments
• To assist with grant funding applications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• To deal with correspondence from contributors and advertisers in the Brading Buzz
• To produce the Brading Buzz newsletter
• To liaise with tenants of the Allotments regarding their plots
• To deal with correspondence in respect of the allotments
• To carry out monthly inspections at the allotments
• To draft letters and other documentation to a high standard
• Operate office equipment: photocopier, phone, till etc
• Use personal computer and other office software applications including Outlook, Publisher and Excel
• Prepare files and documents in MS-Word, Excel and Publisher by using predefined templates or by creating them from scratch
• File documents – this includes the usage of electronic in addition to paper records
• Perform data gathering and research activities and provide reports or summaries of information collected
• Prepare or maintain reports of records and other statistical and quantitative data
• Assist in resolving problems and complaint raised by unsatisfied customers
• Coordinate and organise meetings and appointments
• Set up the Annual Meeting of the Town each May and liaise with local community groups who attend
• Maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, councillors, community groups, lead agencies including the police and members of the public
• Provide help and assistance to the Councillors and members of the public and liaise with other agencies as required
• Assist with organising community events
• Carry out all such other administrative duties under the instruction of the Town Clerk.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the post and may vary in accordance with the needs of the service.

Please note that the Assistant to the Town Clerk’s hours of employment must include the opening times of the Town Council offices Monday – Thursday 9-12pm.