Opportunities

Bury St Edmunds Town Council is seeking to appoint a full time Town Clerk on the retirement of the current post-holder. The Town Clerk fulfils similar roles to the Chief Executive of a small business, reporting to the Councillors of the Town Council.  We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide dynamic leadership for the employment, administration, and financial management of the Town Council, as we move into the next phase of our evolution, to grow the services we offer the residents of Bury St Edmunds.

Applicants need to demonstrate that they have extensive leadership and financial experience, a sound knowledge of local government law and practice, and show that they have or can obtain a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25 September 2023 at 12 noon; the interviews date is either 11 or 18 October, please state your preference for either date.

Apply to MAD-HR at [email protected] for a full application pack including the CV Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification.

Click here to download a Job Description

We are committed to Equality of Opportunities for all and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.