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Relevant knowledge, Education, Professional Qualifications & Training
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- Sound knowledge and understanding of local affairs and the local community.
- Other requirements as appropriate
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Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Ability
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- Solid interest in local matters.
- Ability and willingness to represent the Council and their community.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability and willingness to work closely with other members and to maintain good working relationships with all members and staff.
- Good reading and analytic skills.
- Ability and willingness to work with the council’s partners (e.g. voluntary groups, other parish councils, principal authority, charities).
- Ability and willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Ability to work under pressure.
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- Knowledge of HR, procurement, contract management, financial control or risk management and compliance, public relations
- Experience of working in another public body or not for profit organisation
- Experience of working with voluntary and or local community/ interest groups.
- Basic knowledge of legal issues relating to town and parish councils or local authorities.
- Experience of delivering presentations.
- Experience of working with the media.
- Experience in financial control/budgeting
- Experience of staff management
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