Jobs

Join our dedicated team at Bridport Town Council as Town Clerk and contribute to the local community. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your strategic thinking and leadership skills will be vital to our success.  As Town Clerk, you’ll drive the council’s daily operations, serving as both Proper Officer and working alongside our Responsible Finance Officer. You’ll have overall responsibility for governance, finance, and community initiatives while providing strategic guidance to elected members. The role requires regular evening meetings and weekend work.

Job Type: Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Salary: Scale range LC4 on the Local Council scale, SCP 50 to 54.  Starting salary between SCP 50 (£62,377) and 54 (£70,065) depending on experience.

Location: Bridport, Dorset

Application Deadline: Monday 28 April 2025 (9am)

Interviews: Week beginning 12 May 2025 (TBC)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead council operations and administrative functions.
• Oversee financial management, working with the Responsible Financial Officer.
• Coordinate council meetings, including agenda preparation and minutes.
• Manage and develop council staff.
• Lead community engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Drive service improvements and projects.

Requirements:

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Certificate in Local Council Administration, or commitment to obtaining within six months.
• Strategic management, policy development, and partnership working experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge of local government.
• Flexibility, commitment, and resilience..

We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and flexible hours.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you are passionate about supporting your community and want to help make Bridport a better place to live, work, play and learn, apply now to become a part of the Town Council team.

How to Apply 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Will Austin, Town Clerk, on 01308 456722 or email will.austin@bridport-tc.gov.uk.

Application Pack:

• Job Description and Person Specification (.pdf)
• Why work in Bridport? (.pdf)
• Summary Guide to Bridport Town Council (.pdf)
• Application Form (.docx)

Please complete the application form and return by the closing date, to enquiries@bridport-tc.gov.uk by 9am on Monday 28 April 2025.

Bridport Town Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We look forward to your application!

Volunteers are at the heart of our award-winning Centre.

Whether you are volunteering to keep busy, learn new skills or to meet new people West Bay Discovery Centre is a great place to be.

Our fantastic team of over 40 volunteers share their knowledge and enthusiasm with our visitors.

Most of our volunteers work as Stewards but we have a range of roles to suit many different interests and skill-sets and would love to hear from you.

Join us to discover, develop and share your skills, talent and connections.

Our Stewards welcome visitors, provide local information and look after our small retail area.

No experience is required as full training is given. The steward shifts are two and a half hours in length (11am-1:30pm or 1:30-4pm.)

West Bay Discovery Centre was very excited to announce that they have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

The  Award recognises the work of voluntary groups that do things differently, consistently and outstandingly well.  West Bay Discovery Centre was one of only two organisations in Dorset to receive the award on 14th November 2024.

To apply

– Get in touch by phone or email and we can have a chat about how you can get involved.

– Or to get a head start fill in our volunteer application form

Email: manager@westbaydiscovery.org.uk

Phone: 01308 427288

Volunteers wanted in your local Oxfam shop!

Ask in store for details or visit volunteering.oxfam.org.uk

01308 422117

oxfamshopf4066@oxfam.org.uk

Supporting the socially isolated.

The Bridport Good Neighbours Scheme, in collaboration with the Jurassic Coast Social Prescribers are looking for volunteers from our amazing community who can give 1 or 2 hours a week to support:

1. Driving someone to/from their home to a local GP / Hospital / Dental / Podiatry appointment (as available)

2. Driving sone to and from a local social group activity within Bridport (once weekly for 6 weeks commitment only)

MILEAGE PAID BASIC DBS ASSESSMENT FREE BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING GIVEN

Please contact us for further information:

The Social Prescribing Team, Jurassic Coast PCN jcsocialprescribing@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Bridport Good Neighbours 07778 211140

Bridget Bolwell bcbolwell@gmail.com

Cycling Without Age Charity No 1182812

For people of any age and ability; building community relationships, providing special experiences, embracing nature, sharing a Trishaw ride.

Get involved with us, we are a very welcoming and fun team of all ages, no minimum time commitment.

CWABridport@cyclingwithoutage.org.uk  07555 416399

www.facebook.com/weymouth.cwa

www.cyclingwithoutage.org.uk/weymouth

We’re very sorry to see her go, but Bridport & West Bay Business Chamber Secretary Katie Smith is stepping down from the role.

We’re looking for a replacement to fill the position of Chamber Secretary and we’d love to find a suitable candidate who is passionate about the role and supporting the Chamber’s goals. The position is for around 15 hours a month and encompasses the secretaryship, admin and co-ordination.

If you know of anyone who might be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with them. For further details or inquiries, they can get in touch using the chamber email address info@bridportbusiness.org.uk.

Download the job description HERE

The hall committee of this valuable community hub in South Street welcomes hearing from socially-minded individuals – whether current users of the hall or not - with a view to their joining the volunteer committee and supporting the running of the hall with our essential administrative roles.

Most of the voluntary work can be done remotely. We usually meet 2-3 times a year for about 2 hours in the evening for meetings. St Mary’s CHH needs your volunteer support to keep offering an amazing facility for local community users.

The committee roles are chairman, secretary, bookings secretary, and treasurer – you can start with just one task, everything you offer really helps us – you will be a valued contributor. In due course, you may wish to step into a full role or might do this immediately (with a shadowing period first).

At this point we really do need a volunteer for the role of bookings secretary, but any help is welcome and without such the future viability for our hall unfortunately could be in doubt. This is your chance to make a difference. We look forward to meeting you.

If you are interested in ‘doing your bit’ please phone Monty on 01308 423 442 or email: montycrook@rocketmail.com

For more info on the hall see: https://stmary’schurchhousehall.org

Volunteering Roles at Age UK North, South & West Dorset

Our volunteers donate their time and effort to make an incredible difference for older people in the community. Without them, we couldn't be here when we're needed most.

Anyone can volunteer, and it can be a very rewarding experience. It is also a great way to meet new people, gain new or use your existing skills, and make a real difference in the community.

There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities on offer, from befriending, helping to deliver information packs, acting as a good neighbour with simple one-off tasks for those who need support in your area, and much more.

We also have a calendar of fundraising activities that require support, whether you're a keen baker, love driving, can help motivate our runners, enjoy knitting, or are great at taking photographs, there's sure to be something to get involved in with. The more volunteers who support our fundraising team, the more events we're able to host.

Your role as a volunteer can be as varied or as simple as you wish. We appreciate that abilities, experience and interests have a role to play, and welcome volunteers from all walks of life. Each role is of equal importance to the eventual outcome to which we all strive.

Call us for more information, or sign up on our volunteer portal, and one of the team will get back to you:

MyImpactPage - Age UK North South West Dorset (betterimpact.com)

Home- visiting volunteers required to offer friendship and support to young families struggling to cope - parenting experience necessary

By volunteering for Home-Start Wessex, sharing your knowledge and experience, you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.

In return for your time we will provide all the training, guidance and support you need to be effective and make a real difference, whilst also providing you with the opportunity to meet new friends, enhance your wellbeing and develop transferrable skills to take into the workplace.

During the training course you will learn the skills needed to become a volunteer. Training is kept up to date with monthly volunteer meetings where outside speakers provide the latest information on relevant topics.

Volunteers will have the unique and privileged experience of working alongside families with at least one child under 5 and who are learning to cope with the pressures of raising a young family.

We hope that by coming together we can keep families connected and supported during their most difficult times.

For more information please visit our website:

https://homestartwessex.org.uk/volunteer/#become-a-volunteer

Bridport Millennium Green is looking for a new trustee when an existing trustee’s term of office come to an end during 2024.

Land held in trust includes 1.2 acres of gardens around Mountfield plus some 10 acres of woodlands and meadow on Coneygar hill. The Trustees are responsible for the care and, with the help of Bridport Town Council, the maintenance and enhancement of the land so that it is a recreational space for all to enjoy.

To fund this activity, we are supported by the Friends of the Millennium Green, but also are always seeking grant opportunities to help improve access and the facilities.

There is also a website giving visitor information and details of forthcoming events. See bridportmillenniumgreen.co.uk

The Trust is looking for someone who has an understanding of the current demands on the Green as well as a sensitivity to its history and its ecology. Familiarity with social media and websites would be a distinct advantage.

If you are interested in joining the Trust to protect and care for one of Bridport’s great outdoor amenities, please send a message using the contact page on the website or text 07810 832180 to find out more.

Marie Curie is looking for a collection box co-ordinator volunteer in Bridport (DT6)

Support Marie Curie by placing collection tins and daffodil boxes within your local community.

This flexible role can fit around your usual activities and doesn't need a set amount of required attention. No CV or experience is required. Full training and an induction will be provided.

Telephone: 07712 691510 or email kara.frampton@mariecurie.org.uk for more information