Current Vacancies

Minehead Town Council is recruiting.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team and help support our local community.
Working with the Town Council offers the opportunity to make a real difference in Minehead, contributing to local services, facilities, and community initiatives. We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and backgrounds.
Current vacancies are :● Head of Amenities & Assets● Administration Officer
More information is listed below, along with details on how to apply.

Are you organised, friendly, digitally confident and great at keeping a busy office running smoothly?
Minehead Town Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Administration Officer to play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative, governance, digital and community support across the organisation. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the Council’s day to day operations, helping ensure our services run professionally, efficiently and with a strong customer focus.
About the RoleReporting to the Deputy Town Clerk, you will:● Be a welcoming first point of contact for residents, partners and visitors.● Deliver the day to day administration that keeps the Council running smoothly including producing clear, accurate written correspondence and documents.● Manage correspondence, filing, office supplies, digital records and contractor liaison.● Prepare agendas, reports and meeting packs ensuring good written accuracy and professional grammar and occasionally attend meetings to minute.● Support finance processes such as invoices, receipts and maintaining accurate records.● Help maintain the Council’s website and support the creation of social media content.● Support bookings, community engagement and administration relating to our facilities and open spaces.● Assist with Council-led events, occasionally providing on-the-day support.● Handle routine matters independently while escalating sensitive or complex issues appropriately.
You’ll work closely with the office Team, Councillors and the public, helping ensure our office delivers professional, responsive and well-organised services.
Who We’re Looking ForThis role will suit someone who:● Is organised, accurate and able to juggle multiple tasks calmly● Has excellent communication skills and enjoys helping people● Feels confident using digital tools, Microsoft Office and websites/social media● Works well as part of a small, supportive team● Can use good judgement when handling enquiries or sensitive information● Is proactive, reliable and keen to learn
Local government experience is helpful but not essential, we welcome applicants with strong transferable skills from customer service, administration, hospitality, retail, education, health, charities or similar sectors.
Why Join Minehead Town Council?
A friendly and supportive workplaceYou’ll join a small, welcoming team where your contribution really matters.
Varied and rewarding workNo two days are the same, you’ll support office tasks, governance, community engagement, digital communications and events.
Development and trainingWe invest in our people with training for minute-taking, local government administration, digital skills and compliance.
Excellent benefits● Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions● 37 hour working week● Flexible working around meetings and events● A chance to contribute to the community and work directly with residents● Job security and a supportive employer
Terms● Full-time, 37 hours per week● Some evening work for meetings or events● Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 (SCP 7–12)● Based at the Council Offices, with occasional work at facilities/events
How to ApplyTo apply, please submit:● a completed application form● a short supporting statement showing how you meet the role requirements
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Deputy Town Clerk on 01643 707213. 
There is no fixed closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy will remain open until the right candidate is appointed.
Minehead Town Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and discrimination free recruitment process.

Administration Officer JD and Person Spec (PDF)Application Form (Word)Application Form (PDF)