Town Clerk & RFO

Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Wallingford Town Council
£54,071 – £56,078 dependent on holding the CiLCA Qualification
National Pay Scale LC3 SCP 44 – 46
(Full time – 37 hours per week)
Based in Wallingford in rural Oxfordshire
Closing date: 13th June 2025

Wallingford is an historic and beautiful market town in Oxfordshire, with a population of around 7,500 and an annual budget of around £ 680,885.

The Town is served by a politically independent Town Council which is looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk.

The Council needs a Clerk who can manage the Council’s statutory requirements, lead the staff team and promote the interests of the town by forging strong partnerships within the community. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a can do attitude, who can demonstrate strong governance other management including line management of s skills combined with the ability to think strategically.

The successful candidate will hold, or be prepared to complete, the Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Pivotal to the success of the Council, this role is an exciting opportunity. We offer excellent benefits including the final salary local government pension scheme and, for the right candidate, support with relocation costs. The post is full time (37 hours per week), and will require some evening working and we would be pleased to consider proposals for flexible working. As an employer we are committed to equality of opportunity for all our residents and staff.

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 June 2025 we aim to hold interviews Wednesday 25 June or Monday 30 June 2025. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Applications should be made by submitting an application form and covering letter addressed to Karen Crowhurst – Locum Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer

Application forms are available from our website