- Town clerk and responsible financial officer
Location Suffolk
Closing date 06 Nov 2026 12:00 PM
Salary £49,817 - £54,143 (SCP 37 - 41)
Title: Town clerk and responsible financial officer, Southwold Town Council and clerk to The Common Trust, Southwold
Hours: 37 hours per week, including attendance at evening council and committee meetings, Southwold Common Trust meetings, and weekend civic functions; flexibility in when and where the hours are worked, in agreement with the council's HR sub-committee.
Salary and pension: £49,817 - £54,143, SCP 37 - 41. Pension by agreement.
Accountable to: Southwold Town Council as a corporate body and the Trustees of The Common, Southwold (working name - Southwold Common Trust).
Location: Working from the town council's office in the Town Hall and at home by agreement with HR sub-committee of the council.
Job Purpose: To act as the principal officer of the council, advising on governance, managing the council's administration and operations, supporting Civic Functions, and fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of responsible financial officer, and to act as clerk to the Trustees of Southwold Common Trust.
Remuneration for the role will depend on the successful applicant's knowledge, experience and qualifications.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and experience in the local government sector or a similar organisation. A successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in the town and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to residents, businesses and visitors.
Region
Suffolk
Category
External
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Town clerk and responsible financial officer in Southwold employer: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL COUNCILS
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) is an exceptional employer that champions local governance and community engagement, offering a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change at the grassroots level. With a strong commitment to employee development, NALC fosters a collaborative work culture where innovative ideas are encouraged, and staff are supported in their professional growth. Located at the heart of local government, NALC provides its employees with the chance to make a real impact on communities across England, making it a rewarding place to work.
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