Executive Officer (Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer)

Location: Etchingham TN19 7BY 

Salary: SCP 29–32: £39,862 – £42,839 per annum (FTE, pro rata for part-time)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part time – 22 hours per week

Closing Date: 21st December 2025

The Parish Council is seeking an Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer) to lead their work at the heart of local democracy. This is a rare opportunity to combine professional expertise with community impact - guiding councillors, shaping policy, managing resources, and ensuring residents feel connected to their Council, 

The Role

You will be the Council’s principal adviser, helping turn ideas into action and helping deliver projects that make a visible difference.  From steering the Neighbourhood Plan to representing Etchingham in district and county forums, you’ll ensure the parish’s voice is heard and the ambitions realised. 

Why this role matters

The Parish Council is ambitious for its community. As Executive Officer, you’ll be central to delivering that ambition — ensuring resources are managed wisely, projects succeed, and residents feel proud of their Council. This role is about more than compliance: it’s about enabling vision, strengthening partnerships, and preparing the parish for future opportunities.

Bring your skills, energy, and leadership — and help us build a legacy of transparency, resilience, and community pride

 What this means for the Executive Officer

• Strategic influence: Lead the preparation of annual work plans, advising councillors with clear analysis to prioritise objectives, shape consultation responses and ensure Etchingham’s voice influences district and county decisions.
• Neighbourhood Plan delivery: Lead alignment of parish priorities with district objectives to secure funding and support.
• Community projects: Turning policy into action through initiatives that enhance facilities, protect the environment, and strengthen local identity.
• Future-proofing: Advising councillors on how national and regional changes in planning and governance may affect the parish.

You will be trusted to keep the Council compliant with statutory duties, while also helping it innovate and adapt to future changes in local government. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional expertise with a collaborative, community focus.
• Confidence to advise elected members and resilience to manage priorities.
• Strong organisational and financial skills, clear communication to drive engagement with residents and partners.
• Strategic leadership and adaptability, with an eye of future developments
• Local government experience is helpful but not essential. Training support will be provided for CiLCA.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and access to a generous Pension Scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.