Town Clerk Vacancy

Salary Scale: Grade LC4, Spinal Column Point 51-53 £65,925 to £70,176 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

The Council is looking for a suitably experienced and knowledgeable person, to be appointed to the role of Clerk to the Town Council. Ideally the successful candidate will have proven experience in the role of Town Clerk and hold the CiLCA qualification or in a senior role in a County, District or Unitary Council.

Clevedon is a seaside town in the unitary authority of North Somerset. Clevedon has a population of approximately 22,000 residents. The Council’s precept for 2025/26 is £500,309.

The Town Clerk will be responsible for ensuring that the Council’s statutory meeting and decision-making functions and financial processes are carried out efficiently and effectively. The Town Clerk will supervise a small team of staff. The role will be based at the Clevedon Town Council offices, however there is the potential for limited home working by negotiation.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience with a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be community focused, and have sound managerial, communication and organisational skills.

Also offered is enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme through the Avon Pension Fund. This is a permanent position subject to a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. Assistance with relocation for the successful candidate will be considered.

Application packs are available by emailing: townclerk@clevedon.gov.uk

Click here to download a person specification

Closing date for applications is 5pm 19 December 2025