Hailsham Town Council is seeking a new Town Crier to make important announcements at the town’s civic and special occasions.
Applications are invited from interested residents who should be outgoing and personable, with a good command of the English language and an ability to present proclamations to residents and sometimes large groups of people.
The Town Crier assists the Town Council to promote important community events such as the Bonfire Night Celebrations, Christmas Lights Switch-on, Christmas Market, specialist markets and other major engagements by ‘shouting’ before and during events.
The Town Council is looking for someone who has good knowledge of Hailsham and an understanding of the town and its history and heritage, the ability to point visitors in the right direction for local events, business and amenities, has a friendly, courteous and approachable personality and you will need to be able to converse at ease with members of the public, town council officers and local councillors.
They will also have a loud, clear voice without the need for amplification and good appearance and the skills necessary to compose cries as required.
The successful applicant will be willing to attend events on weekdays and weekends, during the day or evening, and some local travel will be necessary.
The Town Crier will be paid for each shout at Town Council and major civic events and travel expenses will also be paid for any events that have been organised by the Town Council. Ceremonial attire will be provided in order to carry out the Town Crier duties.
The deadline for applications is 4pm, Friday 21st February 2025. Applications received will be shortlisted and the successful candidate will be appointed following an interview and ‘audition’ to be held in March.
If you are interested, please send your CV and covering letter to: John Harrison (Town Clerk), Town Council Offices, Inglenook, Market Street, Hailsham, BN27 2AE. Alternatively, send an email to: enquiries@hailsham-tc.gov.uk.
