| Salary Scale £60,454 – £64,926 (SCP 46-49) 37 Hours per week |
| Buckingham Town Council is seeking to appoint a forward thinking and proactive Town Clerk to take responsibility of all aspects of the managerial, financial and administrative operation of the Council. The Town Clerk will be responsible for the management of the Council’s finances and is designated as the Responsible Financial Officer. The Town Council aims to provide good quality services for the community and to maintain these to a high standard. The Town Clerk will ensure the delivery of these services and will be accountable to the Town Council. The Town Clerk will advise the Council on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of its activities. In particular, they will produce all information required for making effective decisions. The Town Clerk is accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources. Applicants must be able to demonstrate significant managerial and financial experience and should have extensive knowledge of local government law and procedures, hold a relevant professional qualification and show that they have, or are willing and able to obtain, the Certificate in Local Council Administration. Applicants should read all of the Application Pack prior to completing their application and make clear in their application why they are interested in the position and what relevant skills and experience they have, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. The application form should be completed in full and shortlisting will be based solely on the information provided on the form. CVs will not be accepted. Please note the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Application packs are available from www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk and should be submitted either by post to: Private and Confidential – Town Mayor Buckingham Town Council Buckingham Centre Verney Close Buckingham, MK18 1JP or by email to: fdavies@cllr.buckingham-tc.gov.uk We ask that you also submit an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form with your application. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 6th December 2026 at 12 noon. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Fran Davies, Town Mayor on 01280 816317 or email fdavies@cllr.buckingham-tc.gov.uk Buckingham Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. |
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