Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Water Ltd; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council is seeking an exceptional Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer) to lead a respected local organisation at the heart of the community. You will act as the Council's principal adviser, supporting effective decision-making and providing strategic direction across services, assets and local initiatives.

Working with elected councillors, staff and partners, you will oversee a small team, manage resources and ensure responsible operation, while

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or parish sector is welcomed.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide sound advice.
• Strong governance, financial oversight and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council's principal adviser and support effective decision-making.
• Oversee services, projects and a small team to ensure efficient operations.
• Collaborate with residents, partner organisations and staff to deliver initiatives.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Governance

Project delivery

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with requirement for evenings and weekends to support meetings and events Lead a community. Shape a place. Make a difference. Some roles help run organisations. This role helps shape a community. Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer). This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected local organisation at the heart of one of Gloucestershire's most distinctive communities. Working alongside elected councillors, staff, residents and partner organisations, you will help guide the future of Bourton-on-the-Water whilst overseeing a diverse portfolio of services, community assets and local initiatives. Bourton-on-the-Water is one of best-known villages in The Cotswolds, but it's much more than a destination. It is a thriving community with a strong identity, an active civic life and a genuine sense of pride in place. From community facilities and youth provision to environmental initiatives, public spaces and local events, the Parish Council plays a visible and meaningful role in village life. This is a varied and rewarding leadership role. You will act as the Council's principal adviser, support effective decision-making, oversee services and projects, lead a small team and ensure the organisation continues to operate effectively and responsibly. No two days are the same. Whilst experience within local government or the parish sector would be welcomed, we are equally interested in hearing from candidates with transferable experience gained in operations, governance, project delivery, facilities management, charities, membership organisations, housing, education, community organisations or other public-facing environments. What matters most is your ability to:

• Build trusted relationships.
• Provide sound advice and leadership.
• Manage resources responsibly.
• Navigate complexity with confidence and professionalism.
• Turn ambitions and priorities into practical outcomes.