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Staff Vacancies

Town Clerk & Chief Executive Officer
Mrs Sharon Groth

The Chief Executive of the Town Council, is the council’s most senior officer and responsible for the council’s staff, working closely with the council leader and responsible for advising the council on strategy, policy and making recommendations to the council.  The Chief Executive is the designated Head of Paid Service under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and Proper Officer under the Local Government Act 1972.

townclerk@witney-tc.gov.uk

PA to the Town Clerk and Mayor’s Diary Secretary
Ms Loraine Harwood

Personal Assistant / Secretary to the Town Clerk and also undertakes a secretarial role, providing support  for the Mayor as required in undertaking their civic duties.

loraine.harwood@witney-tc.gov.uk

Deputy Town Clerk
Mr Adam Clapton

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the administrative functions of the Town Council to; implement decisions made through its democratic processes, support and work alongside the Town Clerk in the strategic development of the Town Council and deputise as appropriate.

adam.clapton@witney-tc.gov.uk

Head of Estates & Operations
Mr Mark Lewis

Responsible for managing the Council’s estate, buildings, and grounds maintenance services along with driving the Council’s projects programme.

mark.lewis@witney-tc.gov.uk

Responsible Finance Officer
Mr Nigel Warner

RFO and Section 151 Officer and has responsibility for the management and proper administration of all the Council’s financial and other resourcing affairs.

nigel.warner@witney-tc.gov.uk

Operations Manager
Mr Angus Whitburn

Manages the Council’s Maintenance Team and is responsible for repairs, maintenance and facilities and grounds maintenance supervision

angus.whitburn@witney-tc.gov.uk

Projects Officer
Mr Adam Cook

Responsible for  the management, delivery and implementation of strategic Council projects.

adam.cook@witney-tc.gov.uk

Biodiversity & Green Spaces Officer
Mr Carl Whitehead

Responsible for delivering the Council’s objectives on biodiversity, particularly at the Lake & Country Park. Also to develop the use and management plans in these areas, working alongside partners and volunteers to achieve an improvement to offset
the impacts of climate change.

carl.whitehead@witney-tc.gov.uk

Venue and Events Officer
Mr Tomas Smith

Manages the Council’s venues including the Corn Exchange and Burwell Hall to  high standards.
Oversees a broad range of events including events on Town Council
land, put on by third parties and other local organisations.

tomas.smith@witney-tc.gov.uk

Café and Bar Manager
Miss Claire Hermon

Responsible for daily management of the café and bar in the Corn Exchange and Burwell Hall, delivering high customer service standards at all times.

1863@witney-tc.gov.uk

Deputy Venue & Events Officer
Mr Thomas Davies

Supports the Venue & Events Officer with the running of the Corn Exchange and Café/Bar 1863 in the town centre and Burwell Hall, on Thorney Leys. Also  assists with delivering a  programme of sustainable cultural activities, and events in the Council’s venues.

publichalls@witney-tc.gov.uk

Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Mrs Polly Inness

Manages the Website and any other communications with the Council including social media. Also responsible for managing Community Engagement events organised by the Council.

polly.inness@witney-tc.gov.uk

Senior Administrative Officer/Committee Clerk
Mr Derek Mackenzie

Responsible for managing the Council’s Administration Office, IT processes and software and assisting with the administration of its Committee meetings as Principle Committee Clerk of the Council.

derek.mackenzie@witney-tc.gov.uk

01993 704379

Administrative Support Assistant
Halls & Green Spaces
Miss Zoe Henstridge

Responsible for general office administration of the Council’s Public Halls & Green Spaces. This includes assisting with; the running of events at the Corn Exchange and Burwell Hall, administration of the Council’s burials process and sports/recreation facilities.

facilities@witney-tc.gov.uk

01993 704379

Administrative Support Assistant
Communities and Planning
Mrs Cara Cannon

Responsible for general office administration arising from the Council’s Planning and Stronger Communities Committees. This includes circulating  details of planning applications and, coordinating planning responses. Assisting with developing links with the local community and arranging or facilitating events within the town.

communities@witney-tc.gov.uk

01993 704379

Administrative Support Assistant
Policy, Governance and Finance
Mrs Linda Souch 

Responsible for general office administration of the Council’s Policy Governance and Finance matters, including credit control and invoicing, banking , petty cash and staff timesheets, maintaining the asset register and assisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.

accounts@witney-tc.gov.uk

01993 704379

Reception & Bookings Administrator
Miss Hollie Battson

Responsible for all general enquiries into the Town Hall in person, by telephone, by post or e-mail and the administration of bookings for the Council’s public halls, sports pitches and burials in the town’s cemeteries.

info@witney-tc.gov.uk

01993 704379

Business Administration Apprentice
Ms Annie Hathaway
Providing support to all departments while completing studies.