Part-Time Town Clerk and Finance Officer; RFO

Part‑Time Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) - 18.5h

Apply for the part‑time Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) role at BCP Council.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward‑thinking part‑time Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer to help build and shape the governance, culture, and delivery of high‑quality local services for a brand‑new town council for Broadstone.

Following a community governance review and a decision of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 14 October 2025, Broadstone Town Council will be established on 1 April 2026
. This is a great opportunity for an individual wanting an exciting and rewarding challenge.

The role is up to 18.5 hours per week (pro rata pay) and will be advertised on a part‑time basis. The national terms and conditions agreement for clerks will apply and the post‑holder will be eligible to join the local government pension scheme.

As well as managing the Council’s statutory requirements, the role will:

• Set standards, modernise processes and create a council that is trusted, responsive and ambitious.
• Deliver positive outcomes for the community; with first‑year precepts of just under £300,000.
• Operate within the operational arrangements determined after the May 2026 elections, with flexible working to accommodate out‑of‑hours meeting attendance.

• Relevant experience with a track record of senior leadership within a public service.
• CiLCA qualification.
• Excellent communicator with strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to public service.
• Ability to think strategically and forge strong partnerships in the community.

Salary: £48,226 – £52,413 (pro rata);

Hours:

up to 18.5 hours per week.

Submission deadline:
Monday 26 January 2026.

Broadstone is a welcoming, close‑knit community within the Bournemouth‑Christchurch and Poole conurbation. Residents enjoy well‑kept streets, green spaces, a bustling Broadway with independent shops, cafés and regular community events. The area offers excellent schools, safe neighbourhoods and a strong tradition of civic engagement.

Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have existing right to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Richard Jones, Head of Democratic Services, on 01202 118524.

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services and help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.