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Caldicot Town Council; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldicot Town Council is seeking an experienced Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to lead the Council's administration, governance and financial management.

The successful candidate will advise elected members, prepare agendas and minutes, manage budgets, ensure statutory compliance and work with residents, community organisations and partner bodies to deliver high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Financial management experience is preferred for this senior role.
• Experience in local government or public administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise elected members on governance matters.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for Council meetings.
• Implement Council decisions and monitor actions.
• Manage budgets and financial records.
• Support staff and oversee administrative functions.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with residents, community organisations and partner bodies.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Financial management

Education

Local government admin experience

Job description

Caldicot Town Council is seeking an experienced, organised and motivated individual to join the Council as Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

The Town Clerk/RFO is the Council’s senior officer and will be responsible for the effective administration, governance and financial management of the Council. The role includes advising elected members, preparing agendas and minutes, implementing Council decisions, managing budgets and financial records, supporting staff, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, and working with residents, community organisations and partner bodies.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, communication and financial management skills who can work independently, manage competing priorities and support the Council in delivering high-quality services to the local community.

Relevant local government, financial or administrative experience would be advantageous. Full details of the role, qualifications, salary and application process are available within the Job Description.