Town Clerk & RFO - Haslemere Town Council

Haslemere Town Council

Employed role

Permanent role

Location:

Town Hall, High St, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG

Salary:

£59,922 to £65,925 (LC4 47-51)

Hours:

37 per week

Our council and the role:

Haslemere is a vibrant, ambitious community that is embracing the future. We are looking for more than a Town Clerk and RFO who can see the big picture, navigate complexity, and turn vision into reality.

If you are excited by the opportunity to improve the everyday lived experience of a diverse and vibrant community, we want to hear from you.

Duties will include:

  • An experienced leader: You understand the framework of local government and know how to use it to achieve ambitious goals.
  • An Influencer: You possess the gravitas to advise Councillors and the charisma to engage with residents, businesses, and regional partners.
  • A Moderniser: You embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by local government reorganisation in Surrey.
  • Resilient: You handle the complexities of local politics with diplomacy, grit, and a clear focus on delivering for the people of Haslemere.

    The ideal candidate will have/be:

    The Town Clerk will act as the Council’s principal executive officer and strategic advisor, providing leadership to deliver the Council’s vision, corporate priorities and desired community outcomes for Haslemere.

    The post holder will lead the organisation in responding to local challenges and opportunities, including town-wide vitality, devolution of assets, local government reorganisation, economic development, environmental sustainability, community wellbeing and place-shaping.


    The Town Clerk will be accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and services and will report to the Council as required.


    The Town Clerk will be the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) and will be responsible for the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs.

    The Council is inviting applications from experienced Clerks who hold CiLCA or above.

    What we offer you in return:

    25 days leave (rising to 28)

    Local Government Pension Scheme

    How to find out more details:

    https://haslemere-tc.gov.uk/town-clerk-job-vacancy/

    Or email steve.milton@lgrc.uk

    Closing date:

    24th July 2026

    How to apply:

    See the job pack and application form at haslemere-tc.gov.uk/town-clerk-job-vacancy/