Town clerk and financial officer

Town clerk and responsible financial officer

Closing date 14 Sep 2026 12:00 PM

Location Dorset

Salary £53,460 to £62,852 per annum depending on experience and qualifications (SCP 42 - 49)

Nestled in the heart of East Dorset on the banks of the Allen and Stour rivers, Wimborne Minster was founded in the Saxon period and today is a vibrant cultural hub, well-known for its heritage, artssceneand community activities.

You will have experience in public services, people management, finances and audit oversight and will hold (or be prepared to complete) aCiLCA qualification. You will be an excellent communicator,demonstrate strong leadership skillsand a commitment to public service, manage complex relationships, think strategically, and forge strong partnerships in the community. You will have overall responsibility for the management of the council’s services and ensure good governance practices, working with councillors on the delivery of the council’s strategic and annual plans.

As the proper officer, you will ensure the counciloperateswithin the statutory frameworks which govern it (including compliance with relevant law and regulations) andremainsup-to-datewith best practice. As responsible financial officer you willbe responsible forthe council’s finances, ensuring effective accounting systems are in place, overseeing the annual return process,monitoring and drafting budgets and procurement processes.

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