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    JOB ADVERT FOR THE NEXT WELLS TOWN CRIER

    Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! – Your city needs you! Become the Voice of England’s Smallest City!

    Do you have a booming voice, a flair for performance, a rhyming tongue and a love of local history?

    Wells City Council is seeking a charismatic and confident individual to take on the prestigious and historic role of Town Crier, a tradition dating back to the 1300s.

    This ceremonial role will see you don the traditional regalia, ring the famous bell, bang the stave and proclaim news, civic messages, and event announcements to the people and tourists of Wells.

    This is a voluntary, high-profile position with an honorarium and expenses, ideal for someone who loves the limelight and takes pride in representing our beautiful and historic city.

    If you think you could be the next voice of Wells, we'd love to hear from you.

    Closing Date: 30th September 2025

    Interviews to be held in person on Friday 10th October 2025

    Job Description

    Application Form 

    To apply contact Haylee Wilkins – Town Clerk  townclerk@wells.gov.uk   01749 673091

     

    JOB VACANCY FOR A CASUAL TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE ASSISTANT

    Overview of the role

    To be part of the growing Tourist Information Centre team as part of Wells City Council, supporting the provision of information to visitors and tourists of the City.  

    Our team is growing and we are in need of a casual Tourist Information Centre Assistant. The role is based at the Town Hall in Wells, and the hours are variable dependant on the needs of the service.

    Job Title                   Casual Tourist Information Centre Assistant

    Hours of Work         Varying – Up to 37 hours per week on a casual contract basis

    Up to, 37 hours per week, across 50 weeks of the year to be worked as required between Monday and Saturday 09:00 – 15:30.

    Salary: £14.30 per hour paid on a flexible basis.

    Job Description

    Application Form

    For further information please email or

    Haylee Wilkins, Town Clerk, on 01749 673091 townclerk@wells.gov.uk     

    Closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th September 2025. Candidates must be available for interview on Monday 29th September 2025.