Location
Location: Home:based with travel to, from and around the parish for meetings and operational duties.
Contract
Contract: Permanent, partAEUR’time, 27 hours per week
Salary
Salary: SCP 33:36 (A GBP 44,075:A GBP 47,181 pro rata for part time)
Benefits
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, professional development (pro rata for part time)
Role Overview
Pill and EastonAEUR’inAEUR’Gordano is a wellAEUR’connected parish with a strong sense of community and a council that takes its responsibilities seriously. With nearly 5,000 residents, active local groups and a growing set of duties, we are looking for an Executive Officer (Parish Clerk and RFO) who can provide steady, professional leadership and help us deliver for the people and places we serve.
Responsibilities
As our Executive Officer (Parish Clerk and RFO), you will be the councils principal adviser, senior manager and statutory Proper Officer. You will support councillors in navigating complex issues, including the implications of local government devolution, ensure sound governance and financial stewardship, and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes. This includes applying the Neighbourhood Plan in planning responses, progressing the refurbishment of the playing fields, supporting community initiatives and managing the local impacts of MetroWest.
Collaboration
You will work closely with residents, volunteers, local organisations and partners across North Somerset and the wider region. This role suits someone who is confident in a political environment, able to balance perspectives, and motivated by making a visible difference in a parish setting.
Qualifications
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Experience in governanceAEUR’led or regulated environments
- Financial management capability
- Confidence working with partners, contractors and community groups
- Excellent communication and relationshipAEUR’building skills
- A commitment to public service, transparency and community engagement
Additional Information
We welcome applicants who already hold CiLCA/Level 4 in Community Governance, as well as those with equivalent governance or publicAEUR’sector experience who are willing to work towards it with our support.
Closing Date
Closing date: 12pm, 7 th July 2026
Interviews
Interviews: In person on 15 th July 2026
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