Governance & Finance Manager

Hoople Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Job summary

Ledbury Town Council is seeking a Governance & Finance Manager to work with the Town Clerk/RFO to ensure the council operates effectively, lawfully and transparently. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent and office based in Ledbury.

You will lead financial administration, monitor budgets and oversee governance, legislation, and public sector financial management, supporting councillors and committees as required.

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 budget preparation and monitoring, and precept management.
• 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 staff.
• Deputise for the Town Clerk when required.

Skills

Finance management

Governance experience

Budget monitoring

Public sector knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Governance & Finance Manager

Salary: SCP 25-30 (£37,563-£42,123)

37 hours per week

Permanent

Office based in Ledbury

This is a key role within the Council, working closely with the Town Clerk/RFO to ensure the Council operates effectively, lawfully and transparently.

We are particularly looking for someone with strong finance and governance experience.

You will need practical experience of financial administration and budget monitoring, together with a good understanding of governance, legislation and public sector financial management.

The role will include:

• Supporting the preparation and monitoring of the Council's budget and precept
• Supporting financial reporting, accounts and audit processes
• Ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and the Council's governance framework
• Advising Councillors on governance and procedural matters
• Supporting Council and committee meetings, including agendas, reports and minutes
• Maintaining policies, Standing Orders and governance arrangements
• Supporting FOI, GDPR and transparency requirements
• Line managing administrative and finance support staff
• Deputising for the Town Clerk when required

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional individual with excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.

Experience of working in local government, a Parish or Town Council, or another governance environment would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance and governance professional to play a significant role in supporting Ledbury Town Council and its local community.

About Us

The Ledbury Town Council can offer

• Annual leave entitlement - 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 after five years' service (we also have two occasional days which staff are asked to use between Christmas and New Year which allows the office to close over that period)
• Local Government Pension scheme - Worcestershire LGPS - https://www.worcestershirepensionfund.org.uk/

Angela Price, Town Clerk:

Tel: [phone]

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 23 October 2026