Welcome to Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Project Officer
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £25,295 to £28,785 per annum + generous pension
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2020 (with potential to extend)
We are looking for a self-motivated Project Officer to join our dedicated and community-focussed team, and take the lead on delivering several exciting projects for the benefit of the community.
They will work in partnership with other staff, councillors, principal authorities, and volunteers to identify the needs of the community, create project plans, and deliver the final schemes.
We are a very ambitious town council, dedicated to leading on a wide range of projects and services to benefit the community. Amongst our current projects, the Council is reviewing its Neighbourhood Plan; developing a transport strategy, including a new bus service and measures to improve parking and traffic in the town centre; leading on a scheme to improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions throughout the town; and working on a project to create a new sports pavilion, pitches, parks depot, and more affordable housing for the town.
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Assistant Town Sergeant
Henley Town Hall - 40 HOURS PER MONTH
We are looking for a reliable, practical handy person who takes pride in their work to join our team.
You will care for the historic Town Hall; Kings Arms Barn and Old Fire Station Gallery. You will be flexible and a self-starter. The roll will involve locking and unlocking, cleaning, maintenance and working as part of the event team.
This roll will be working mostly evenings and weekends on a rota. Salary will be £19,554-£21,589pa full time equivalent (£4,878-£5,336pa actual pay) depending on experience plus the possible opportunity for increased hours.
Benefits will include a contributory pension and generous holidays. Please complete the application form from the Henley Town Council website, call 01491 576982 or call into the Town Hall to collect a paper copy. Please send to Helen Barnett: h.barnett@henleytowncouncil.gov.uk. CVs will not be considered without an application form.
Deadline for application Friday 27 September 2019.
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WINTER HANGING BASKETS available to order now!
Baskets are installed, fully maintained including watering and removed by Windowflowers.
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Please return completed order forms to the Town Hall by Friday 27 September (please call for availability after this date)
HENLEY-ON-THAMES TOWN COUNCIL WELCOMES ALL VISITORS TO ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE TOWN BUT PLEASE BE AWARE THAT FROM 2019 BBQS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON EITHER MILL OR MARSH MEADOWS.
HENLEY TOWN BUS SERVICE IS OPERATING AN EXTENDED WEEKDAY SERVICE AND A NEW SATURDAY SERVICE
To see the new service timetable and leaflet please click here
Today there is a comfortable mix of architectural styles spanning the centuries with many interesting features for the historian, some of which are conveniently hidden in the churches and local pubs.With a population of some 10,000 Henley on Thames supports the many small, attractive villages in the countryside around.
The town's prosperity goes back to the 12th century as river trade developed because of the town's position. Take a look at the History page to find out more.Henley-on-Thames is a pretty riverside market town on one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Thames, in gently wooded, rolling countryside. It is an hour west of London and close to the M4 and M40 making it ideal for a day trip or for a long weekend away from the madding crowd (photo kindly supplied by sidni.brener@yahoo.co.uk)
Against the the backdrop of history and natural tranquility lies an outstanding variety of specialist shops for the serious browser.
Residents and visitors alike can enjoy our many parks and open spaces, wander by the river, charter boats along the river and whet their appetites at the many and varied restaurants, cafes and pubs to which the town plays host.
If you live or work in Henley there are all kinds of ways you can get involved in the life of our thriving community, from sports and the arts to growing vegetables in our allotments or becoming a 'gardening buddy'. Henley has something for everyone as we hope you will discover when you browse this website.
Check out our 'What's On' page for events in and around Henley coming up soon.
For pictures and information about Britain in Bloom click here.
Invitation to Design a Welcome Wall for Mill and Marsh Meadows Click here
Mooring Survey Click here for form