Executive Officer

Council HR and Governance Support; England; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Executive Officer to lead operations and strategic initiatives. This role offers remote work alongside community engagement, financial management, and compliance responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and communication skills, with experience in local government preferred. Salary is £39,862 - £42,839 pro rata, with a commitment to supporting professional development.

Benefits

NEST Pension Scheme

Training support for CiLCA

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or as a Clerk is an advantage.
• Willingness to work towards CiLCA with training support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on project development.
• Oversee financial management and budget records.
• Engage with the community and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory duties.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Ability to navigate local government complexities

Confidence and resilience

Collaborative leadership

Strategic focus

Education

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Job description

Appointment of an Executive Officer (Part time – 20 hrs per week) Remote working (travel required to attend meetings within Beckington).

Salary Scale SCP: 29-32 (£39,862 - £42,839 pro rata) dependent on skills, experience and qualifications. Plus NEST Pension Scheme.

(Candidates without the relevant local government qualifications can expect to start at SCP 29 and receive an incremental increase on completion of qualifications).

About This Opportunity

Beckington Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (and Responsible Financial Officer) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal part time role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community. You will provide clear, professional advice to councillors, support evidence-based decision-making, and ensure that policies and priorities are delivered in line with statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Strategic advice – Support councillors with development of projects, advising on future priorities and direction and support the delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan.
• Financial Management – Oversee budgets, precepts, and financial records including the inputting of financial data into the accounts package.
• Community Engagement – Be the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance – Ensure statutory duties and best practices are upheld, including the preparation of council meetings and related statutory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for someone with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. You be able to navigate local government complexities while guiding councillors and partners to remain focused on the community needs. As local government structures evolve, you’ll be confident working with ambiguity, adapting to change, and reshaping systems and approached for future challenges. The successful candidate will bring confidence, resilience, collaborative leadership and strategic focus.

Local government or Clerk experience is an advantage, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided).

If you are organised, community-focused and eager to contribute, we welcome you to apply. Contact [e-mail] to receive a candidate pack and application form.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 17th November 2025