Town Manager - Halewood Town Council

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Please follow the link below for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification together with the application form.

https://halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk/vacancy-town-council-manager/

Completed applications must be sent to george.mackenzie@halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk by the closing date of 9.00am on Monday, 17 November 2025.

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Salary Scale: Grade LC3, Spinal Column Point 37 – 41 £49,226 to £52,413 per annum

CILCA Qualified - Spinal Column Point 42 – 45 £53,460 to £57,139 per annum

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week.

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Vacancy -Town Council Manager

The largest Town Council within the Borough of Knowsley, Halewood Town Council is seeking to appoint a proactive, professional individual to take on the role of Town Manager which includes the statutory roles of Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer.

The Role:

As the Council’s Principal officer, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of the Council’s services, operations and facilities
• Ensuring compliance with legal, procedural and financial regulations
• Advising and supporting Councillors in their decision-making
• Managing council finances, preparing budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring sound financial governance
• Leading a small team of staff and working closely with partner organisations and community groups
• Developing and supporting the Council’s strategic plans and helping to deliver projects that benefit the community

The Individual:

As Town Manager, you will

• Bring sound knowledge of local government law, administration, and governance (CiLCA qualification desirable, or willingness to obtain it).
• Be confident in developing procedures, policies, and systems which support the Town Council’s legal requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance and day-to-day management of Town Council, staff and facilities.
• Be able to demonstrate relevant experience at a senior level with a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be community focused, and have sound managerial, communication, financial and organisational skills.
• Have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Be confident in managing budgets and local authority finance
• Can build strong relationships with Councillors, staff and the wider community

CV’s will not be accepted. Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – applicants must disclose all criminal convictions including those which are ‘spent’, in addition to any cautions and bindover orders received in the last 12 months.