Town Clerk & Financial Officer; RFO

Position: Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
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The Role Kington Town Council Old Police Station, Market Hall Street, Kington, HR5 3DP
Kington Town Council is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and committed candidate to become its new Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The Clerk will lead the effective day-to-day administration and management of the Town Council and will support councillors in delivering high quality services in the local community. This is a key leadership role, the successful candidate will advise councillors, manage staff (currently one Assistant Clerk), and will be responsible for the smooth and lawful running of the Town Councils operations, governance, finance and strategic development.

The current Clerk will leave post in March 2026, and we are recruiting immediately to allow for a smooth handover and continuity of service. We welcome applications from experienced Clerks, those with a governance background or professionals with transferable skills, who are eager to learn and have a strong sense of community responsibility. Training will be provided. Job Title Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) Line Manager Full Council Salary £42,708 - £45,718 (pro-rata) SCP 3336 (NJC scale) depending on experience and qualifications Pension Scheme available and local government terms of pay Nature of Contract Permanent Full Time/Part Time Part Time 25 hours per week (including some evenings & weekends) Annual Leave 21 days (minimum) plus bank and public holidays (all pro-rata) Location Council Offices, Kington, Herefordshire (or hybrid, if and when agreed) Method of Application Application form only.

Application forms can be found in the Recruitment Information Pack (CVs alone will not be accepted). To request the Recruitment Information Pack, please contact Councillor Martin Woolford:
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Please mark email or envelopes with Town Clerk Application. Closing date
12 noon on 2nd March 2026 Interviews Interviews to take place at the Council Offices (Old Police Station) during w/c9th March 2026 Starting date Date to be agreed with the successful candidate If, because of a disability or impairment, you would like us to make any special arrangements concerning the completion of your application or attending an interview, please let us know.