Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 PRO RATA (depending on experience)

Hours: 37 per week, will include days, evenings and some weekends.

Nelson Town Council is seeking to appoint a Town Clerk who will take overall responsibility for the Town Council’s operations and help to develop and implement its forward-looking strategy and associated plans.

Working from the Town Council’s offices in Nelson, applicants must:

· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve demonstrating a capacity to think strategically

· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve carrying out administrative management duties within a complex environment

· have an ability to understand local government law and procedure and have completed or already be working towards a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification

· have a knowledge of financial management; arrange and conduct council meetings

· has carried out duties in previous roles which involve representing an organisation and carried out discussions with clients or external parties

· have had to use Microsoft programmes within their previous roles

· have a willingness to pursue ongoing training and personal development

For an informal discussion, please telephone the Town Council office on 07735 350735

To apply for this vacancy, either

· Collect an application pack from Nelson Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson BB9 7LG, or

· Download an application pack here.

 Application Form

Advice to Applicants 

Please note that we do not accept CVs, an application form must be completed and submitted to info@nelsontowncouncil.gov.uk by Friday 08th May 2026