Executive Officer

TipTopJob; Wychbold; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Executive Officer (Parish Clerk) to lead operations and strategic initiatives. This remote role requires strong leadership, financial management skills, and the ability to engage with the community. The position offers a salary ranging from GBP 44,075 to GBP 47,181 per annum pro rata, with additional pension benefits. Candidates with local government experience or transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or transferable skills beneficial.
• Willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Council in operations and strategic initiatives.
• Shape the Strategic Plan for the Council.
• Manage budgets and financial records.
• Engage with the community as first point of contact.
• Ensure compliance and uphold statutory duties.
• Coordinate community and local development projects.

Skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Working with complex information

Sound judgement in resource management

Interpersonal skills

Diplomatic and principled approach

Job description

Location: Remote working (Travel required to attend meetings within Wychbold)

Salary: SCP: 33 - 36 (A GBP 44,075 - A GBP 47,181 per annum pro rata) Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Vacancy Type: Permanent, (Part time: 25 hours per week)

Closing Date: 29 October 2025

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment?

The Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (Parish Clerk) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal role offers a rewarding challenge: ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community.

The Role

As Executive Officer You Will

• Lead and support the Council: preparing agendas, recording minutes, advising councillors, and ensuring decisions are implemented.
• Shape strategy: supporting councillors to develop and deliver the new Strategic Plan for the Council.
• Oversee finances: managing budgets, precepts, financial records and ensuring strong controls.
• Engage the community: being the first point of contact for residents, partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance and governance: acting as Proper Officer and Responsible Finance Officer, upholding statutory duties.
• Deliver projects: coordinating initiatives such as community facilities, parks and local development projects.

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with complex information, budgets and legal frameworks.
• Sound judgement in resource management and value for money, with practical experience of contracts and funding.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage constructively with diverse views and build consensus around community priorities.
• A diplomatic and principled approach, that encourages respectful dialogue and supports the Councils Civility and Respect Pledge.

As local government structures evolve, youll bring a flexible mindset to shape systems and approaches for future challenges. 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).

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