Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Full-time, 37 hours’ per week

Salary: SCP 50-54 (£64,373 - £72,307)

Lyme Regis Town Council is a major stakeholder in the local tourist economy, managing the seafront, car parks and gardens. Its activities are supported by an extensive property portfolio which generates an annual income of more than £2,500,000.

The council is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking town clerk who can manage the council's statutory requirements, lead the staff team and promote the interests of the town. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a 'can do' attitude, who can demonstrate strong governance and financial management skills alongside good business acumen.

If you think you meet these requirements, we'd like to hear from you. The successful candidate will hold, or be prepared to complete, the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

The post of town clerk is demanding, and duties will require regular evening and occasional weekend working.

For more information about the vacancy, contact town clerk John Wright.

An application pack can be obtained from the town council's website by clicking "Apply on our website"

The closing date for applications is midday Thursday 16 July.

Interviews will be held on Friday 24 July.