Executive Officer Location: Remote working (Travel required to attend meetings within Wychbold) Salary: SCP: (£44,075 - £47,181per annum pro rata) Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme Vacancy Type: Permanent, (Part time – 25 hours per week) Closing Date: 29th October 2025 Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment? The Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (Parish Clerk) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community. The Role As Executive Officer you will: Lead and support the Council – preparing agendas, recording minutes, advising councillors and, and ensuring decisions are implemented. Shape strategy – supporting councillors to develop and deliver the new Strategic Plan for. Oversee finances – managing budgets, precepts, financial records and ensuring strong controls. Engage the community – being the first point of contact for residents, partners and stakeholders. Ensure compliance & governance – acting as Proper Officer and Responsible Finance officer, upholding statutory duties. Deliver projects – coordinating initiatives such as community facilities, parks and local development projects. Skills and Qualifications You’ll need: Strong leadership and organisational skills. Confidence working with complex information, budgets and legal frameworks. Sound judgement in resource management and value for money, with practical experience of contracts and funding. Strong interpersonal skills to engage constructively with diverse views and build consensus around community priorities. A diplomatic and principled approach, that encourages respectful dialogue and supports the Council’s Civility and Respect Pledge. As local government structures evolve, you’ll bring a flexible mindset to shape systems and approaches for future challenges. Local government or Clerk experience is an advantage, but they welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please do not hesitate to apply.