Parish and town council support officer and interim principal officer

• Parish and town council support officer and interim principal officer

Salary SCP 24-26

Closing date 09 Nov 2026 11:00 PM Salary SCP 24-26 This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the creation and establishment of new town councils in Staffordshire, as well as supporting existing parish and town councils across Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Parish Councils' Association (SPCA) has been commissioned to support the development and launch of the new town councils. We areseekingan experienced and highly motivated person to lead this project. They will guide the project frominceptionthrough to implementation andassistwith the recruitment of a clerk and responsible finanical officer for any created town council.

Working alongside Staffordshire's Borough Council, elected members, and SPCA's leadership team, you will ensure the new council is fully prepared, legally compliant, and operational from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a new local authority, build its governance framework and make a lasting contribution to local democracy.

Your role will also include working with the SPCA team to support and respond to the needs and queries of Staffordshire Parish Councils.

About the Role

Reporting to the SPCA CEO, you will provide professional leadership throughout the council creation process and the early months of operation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the practical establishment of the new Stafford Town Council.
• Supporting Shadow Council arrangements and preparations.
• Developing governance frameworks,policies and procedures.
• Preparing Standing Orders, Financial Regulation sand other constitutional documents.
• Establishing banking, insurance, financialsystemsand operational processes.
• Coordinating the creation of the council's website,domainand email systems.
• Assisting with budgeting and precept planning.
• Organising council meetings and preparing agendas and reports.
• Supporting councillor induction and training programmes.
• Leading the recruitment and handover to the permanent principal officer (town clerk and responsible financial officer).
• Providing professional governance and compliance advice throughout the project.
• Producing regular reports and updates for stakeholders.
• When the project concludes, you can apply for the newly created town clerk and responsible financial officer roles or continue with the SPCA in the advice team supporting Staffordshire's town and parish councils.

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