Town Clerk & Finance Leader (RFO)

Norfolk ALC; Attleborough; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Attleborough Town Council is seeking an experienced, resilient and politically astute Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (Clerk/RFO) to serve as its Proper Officer and lead its financial administration. The successful candidate will be the Council’s principal adviser and will lead its legal, administrative, governance, financial and operational responsibilities.

The postholder will work closely with elected members, lead and develop the staff team, strengthen systems and support

Qualifications

• Applicants must demonstrate substantial senior management experience.
• Applicants must have 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.

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.

Skills

Senior management experience

Local government law

Governance and procedure

CiLCA qualification

Education

CiLCA or equivalent

Job description

Attleborough Town Council is seeking an experienced, resilient and politically astute Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (Clerk/RFO) to serve as its Proper Officer and lead its financial administration. The successful candidate will be the Council’s principal adviser and will lead its legal, administrative, governance, financial and operational responsibilities.

The postholder will work closely with elected members, lead and develop the staff team, strengthen systems and support