Town Clerk

Town Clerk   Job /JD/DR/030326   Pay Rate: c £55k+   Hours per week: 37 Monday  Friday (evening meetings required)   This opening assignment is permanent   North West England

The role:

On behalf of a progressive Town Council in the North West, we are seeking an experienced Town Clerk to provide strategic leadership, governance oversight and financial stewardship.
This is the Councils statutory Proper Officer role, acting as principal advisor to elected Members and Responsible Financial Officer. You will lead on governance, compliance and organisational management, ensuring the Council operates lawfully and effectively.
Salary range: £50,269  £57,139 (CILCA Qualified) or £45,091  £49,282 (Non-CILCA), dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead statutory governance and act as Proper Officer to the Council
Manage financial strategy, budget setting and audit compliance as Responsible Financial Officer
Develop and implement Council policies and strategic priorities
Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and risk management requirements
Oversee staff management and operational service delivery
What the client is looking for:
Proven experience in Town, Parish or local authority governance
Strong knowledge of local government law and financial management
Demonstrated experience managing public funds and budget processes
Ability to operate confidently within a political environment
Excellent report writing and committee servicing skills
CILCA qualification is essential or must be achieved within 12 months.