Town clerk and responsible financial officer

Local Government Chronicle; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleborough Town Council is seeking an experienced town clerk and responsible financial officer to lead its financial administration and act as the proper officer for the council.

The role combines senior management responsibilities with financial leadership, requiring governance expertise, sector qualification such as CiLCA, and strong strategic oversight within a local government context.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior management experience.
• Sound understanding of local government law, governance and procedure.
• CiLCA or sector qualification is essential or to be obtained within a council-approved timescale.

Responsibilities

• Advising the council and committees on lawful, transparent decision-making.
• Leading staff with clear accountability and a positive organisational culture.
• Overseeing services, buildings, open spaces, burials, allotments, contracts and community activities.
• Developing corporate plans, policies, risk management and business continuity.
• Leading procurement, project delivery and asset management.
• Managing finances as RFO, including budgets, accounting, controls and audit.

Skills

Senior management

Local government law

Governance

Financial management

Education

CiLCA qualification

Job description

Town clerk and responsible financial officer

Location: Norfolk

Vacancy for a town clerk and responsible financial officerto serve as its proper officer and lead its financial administration.

Attleborough Town Council is seeking an experienced, resilient and politically astute town clerk and responsible financial officerto serve as its proper officer and lead its financial administration.

Key responsibilities

• Advising the council and its committees on lawful, transparent and effective decision-making.
• Leading the staff team and ensuring clear accountability, effective performance management and a positive organisational culture.
• Overseeing the council's services, buildings, open spaces, recreation facilities, Burials, Allotments, contracts and community activities.
• Developing corporate plans, policies, risk management and business continuity arrangements.
• Leading procurement, project delivery, partnership working and the management of existing and future assets.
• Managing the council's finances as responsible financial officer, including budgets, accounting records, financial reporting, internal controls and audit arrangements.

This is a combined town clerk and responsible financial officer post. The postholder will undertake both functions, with administrative support as allocated by the council and appropriate independent financial checks.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate substantial senior management experience and a sound understanding of local government law, governance and procedure.

A sector-specific qualification prescribed for the General Power of Competence, such as CiLCA, is essential or must be obtained within a council-approved timescale.

Closing date

Closing date is 30th November 2026 at 5pm. Attleborough Town Council may close the recruitment process early if a suitable appointment is made. Any such decision will be publicised through the council's official channels.

National Association of Local Councils

Attleborough, UK

Permanent

Published on 10 Nov 2026