Vacancies

 

CURRENT VACANCIES


 

ESTATES MANAGER

Permanent, part-time – 30 hours per week

Salary: SCP 22-25 (£33,699-£36,363)

(£27,323-£29,483 pro-rata)

 

We’re looking for a motivated and capable individual to support the Town Council as it continues to evolve and expand its service provision.  This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality services and enhancing our towns.

Reporting directly to the Town Clerk, this pivotal position requires a proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment.  You will lead a small, dedicated team in the management, maintenance and enhancement of various assets including buildings and green spaces, ensuring their alignment with the town’s long-term strategic goals and their capacity to meet community needs.  The role also involves working with a committed group of volunteers and ensuring they are well-supported.

The post requires an experienced leader to ensure efficient and effective best practice working standards are maintained, whilst providing value-for-money.  The successful candidate will be able to deliver high‑quality administrative support as well as project management of on-site contracts.

This is an opportunity for a person with an established record of achievement to contribute to the community, by playing a vital role in the operations of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council.  As part of our team, you’ll be given the support and development needed to progress in your career, while making a real difference in local government.

Benefits include enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), generous holiday allowance and free onsite parking.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact the Town Clerk –townclerk@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk or 01278 788088. 

CV’s will not be accepted without a completed application form.

 

Please note that there are 2 sections of the application which must be completed and submitted.

Estates Manager – JD

Estate Manager – Person Specification

Application Form – Section A

Application Form – Section B

 

The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 27th July 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4th August 2026.



PART-TIME – CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR 

6 Month Temporary Fixed Term – 10 Hours Per Week

Grade SCP10, £27,694 Per Annum Pro-Rata

Thursday 0900-1500 and Friday 0900-1300 (£3,634.50 pro rata for the fixed term)

 

Are you friendly, efficient and with experience in customer services and administration?  

If you want to be part of a team improving the services to the people of Burnham and Highbridge, we want to hear from you!

Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is seeking to recruit a 6-month temporary, fixed term Customer Service Administrator to join our busy office in Burnham-on-Sea.

A cheerful personality and an ability to work as part of a team is always essential in this environment.  

You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries to the Town Council and you will assist with the day-to-day running of the council offices, providing administrative support across all the council’s operations.  Your responsibilities will include handling telephone, post and email enquiries on a broad range of issues about life in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge. 

The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for excellent customer service along with good communication, telephony and IT skills.

If you’re interested in this varied role and in improving the information that we provide to our residents in Burnham & Highbridge, then get in touch. 

Please visit our website www.burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk for the job description, person specification and application form:

For further information or an informal chat, please contact the Deputy Town Clerk deputyclerk@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk or 01278 788088.  

CV’s will not be accepted without a completed application form.

 

Please note that there are 2 sections of the application which must be completed and submitted.

Part-Time Temporary Customer Service Administrator – JD

Part-Time Temporary Customer Service Administrator – Person Specification

Application Form – Section A

Application Form – Section B

 

The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 3rd August 2026.

Interviews will take place on 10th August 2026.

Records Retention Schedule

Financial Risk Management Policy - March 2023

Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

Your organisation and contact details

What happens next....
Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
Burnham & Highbridge Town Council takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information for the purposes of contacting you about this grant. The Council’s privacy notice can be found here.

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