Executive Officer

TipTopJob; Wellington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A local parish council is seeking an experienced Executive Officer to lead operations and strategic initiatives. This part-time role involves providing professional advice, overseeing financial management, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, and will be able to navigate local government complexities to focus on community needs. Applications are due by 5pm, 2nd November 2025.

Benefits

NEST Pension Scheme

Training support for CiLCA certification

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or Clerk role is a plus.
• Willingness to work towards the CiLCA certification with training support.

Responsibilities

• Support councils in project development and advise on priorities.
• Oversee budgets and financial records.
• Act as the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties.

Skills

Strong 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

Overview

Location: Somerset, TA21 0AF

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

Vacancy Type: Part time — 20 hrs per week

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

Join Them in Shaping Parish Councils Future

Role

The 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.

Your 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 and Governance: Ensure statutory duties and best practices are upheld, including the preparation of council meetings and related statutory obligations.

What you\'ll bring

They are looking for someone with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. You will 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 approaches for future challenges. The successful candidate will bring confidence, resilience, collaborative leadership and strategic focus.

Qualifications

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

How to apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Parish Council, please do not hesitate.

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

Interviews will be held w/c 17th November 2025