Welcome to Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT HENLEY TOWN COUNCIL

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FACILITIES OFFICER – 40 hours per month – flexible hours. £21,693 full time equivalent (£5411 pa actual). We need a diligent, practical handy person who takes pride in their work to care for the Town Hall; Kings Arms Barn and Old Fire Station Gallery. Some cleaning, locking and unlocking plus working with the Events Team.  Mostly weekend and evening work.  

COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATOR – 21 hours a week. £18,870 full time equivalent (£10,710 pa actual). Your work will be seen all over the town. This is an office based job supporting the Estates and Parks Managers working on the award-winning outside spaces, parks and leisure areas.  You will assist with agendas, minutes and reports. You will lead on the Henley in Bloom competition too.

ASSISTANT PARKS WARDEN – Full time £17,173 pa. This is an outdoor position within the Henley Parks Team. The work is varied and interesting including working on the Green Flag Mill Meadows; Marsh Meadows; recreation grounds; Fairmile verges; cemetery and much more. Training will be given to the right person. Weekend working on a rota is required along with a clean full driving licence.

Please note that a pay award is pending of approximately 3% from 01 April 2019. Benefits include a contributory pension and generous holidays. Please complete the application form on the Henley Town Council website or call us on 01491 576982 for a hard copy. CVs will not be considered without an application form.

All positions open for applications until Monday 04 February 2019.  For full details click here: https://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/Current-vacancies.aspx

VISIT IN HENLEY-ON-THAMES

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