Finance & Governance Manager - Local Council

Hoople Group; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

LGPS

Job summary

Ledbury Town Council is seeking a highly organised finance and governance professional to work office-based in Ledbury. You will support budget preparation, monitoring, and governance compliance under the Town Clerk/RFO, with responsibility for financial reporting, audits and advising councillors.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines, with prior local government experience advantageous. Closing date 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of financial administration and budget monitoring.
• Strong understanding of governance, legislation and public sector financial management.
• Experience in local government or parish/town council governance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and monitoring of the Council’s budget and precept.
• Support financial reporting, accounts and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and governance framework.
• Advise Councillors on governance and procedural matters.
• Support Council and committee meetings, including agendas, reports and minutes.
• Maintain policies, Standing Orders and governance arrangements.
• Support FOI, GDPR and transparency requirements.
• Line manage administrative and finance support staff; deputise for Town Clerk when required.

Skills

Finance experience

Governance experience

Budget monitoring

Public sector finance

Job description

Ledbury Town Council is seeking a highly organised finance and governance professional to work office-based in Ledbury. You will support budget preparation, monitoring, and governance compliance under the Town Clerk/RFO, with responsibility for financial reporting, audits and advising councillors.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines, with prior local government experience advantageous. Closing date 23 October 2026.