
Executive Officer
Please apply online via the link provided.
Appointment of an Executive Officer
(Part time – 25 hours per week)
Remote working (travel required to attend meetings within Wychbold)
Salary Scale SCP: 33 - 36 (£44,075 - £47,181per annum pro rata)
Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Join Us in Shaping Dodderhill’s Future
Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment?
Dodderhill 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.
What you’ll do
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 2025-2030.
- 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.
What we are looking for
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 we welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided).
Click apply or email recruitment@chrgs.co.uk for a candidate pack and application form.
Applications must be returned by 29th October 2025.
Interviews will take place on 6th November and for those invited to a second stage, these will take place w/c 10th November.
Salary range
- £44,075 - £47,181 per year