Strategic Community Leader & Clerk

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council seeks an Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer) to lead a busy council at the heart of the community. You will provide strategic direction, oversee budgets and assets, and support councillors and staff in delivering services and projects.

Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, the role combines leadership with stakeholder engagement, governance, and financial stewardship, ensuring the council operates with integrity and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or parish sector welcomed.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, authoritative advice to elected members.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council’s principal adviser and support effective decision-making.
• Oversee services and projects and lead a small team.
• Ensure the organisation operates effectively and responsibly.
• Build strong relationships with councillors, staff, residents and partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Resource management

Complexity navigation

Strategic planning

Education

Local government qualifications

Job description

Bourton-on-the-Water Parish Council seeks an Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer) to lead a busy council at the heart of the community. You will provide strategic direction, oversee budgets and assets, and support councillors and staff in delivering services and projects.

Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, the role combines leadership with stakeholder engagement, governance, and financial stewardship, ensuring the council operates with integrity and impact.