Community First is a registered charity (288117) based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon.

Our Patron is Her Majesty The Queen.

Wiltshire Association of Local Councils (WALC) supports and advises parish, town and city councils in Wiltshire and Swindon as they in turn support the communities in which they serve. Local Councils, as the first tier of local government, are in a position where they can really make things happen and make a difference in their communities.

WALC endeavours to support and encourage Local Councils by offering guidance, advice and training to councils in membership.

WALC has an Executive Committee made up of councillors from across Wiltshire and Swindon. WALC has membership on a variety of regional and local partnerships making sure the voice of local councils is heard, bringing the relevant issues to the fore whenever necessary. WALC has successfully lobbied Government in the past on issues important and central to parish and town councils in Wiltshire and enjoys representation on the NALC National Council and its various committees, offering a local voice at a national level.

Hours:10 hours per week – ideally split over three days, includes occasional evening and

weekends

Contract: Fixed term (March 31 st 2027 with possible extension) Start date January 2026

Salary: £6,993.11 gross per annum plus optional 7% employers pension contribution

Location: The role will be a combination of office and off-site work, with some home working. Office based in Hopton Park, Devizes.

Supervisor: Wiltshire Association of Local Councils, Local County Advisor

We are looking for a Local Councils’ Assistant to assist the Local County Advisor to enable local councils to act within their legal framework.

The post holder will support the Local County Advisor to deliver a comprehensive information and advice service to the Wiltshire Association of Local Councils with the gathering and dissemination of information relating to Parish and Town Councils. Please see the associated recruitment pack for further detail.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check.

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Ian Nockolds, Local County Advisor on: inockolds@communityfirst.org.uk or 07739 084867.

Closing date: 18th November at Midday

Interview dates: 27th November 2025

Community First is an equal opportunities employer.