Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer)

Generous annual leave and access to a generous Pension Scheme

Location: The Parish Office, Community Halls, Parsonage Croft, Etchingham TN19 7BY

Hours: 22 hours per week

Etchingham Parish Council is seeking an Executive Officer (Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer) to lead our work at the heart of local democracy. This is a rare opportunity to combine professional expertise with community impact - guiding councillors, shaping policy, managing resources, and ensuring residents feel connected to their Council,

You will be the Council's principal adviser, helping turn ideas into action and helping deliver projects that make a visible difference. From steering the Neighbourhood Plan to representing Etchingham in district and county forums, you'll ensure our parish's voice is heard and our ambitions realised.

• Strategic influence: Lead the preparation of annual work plans, advising councillors with clear analysis to prioritise objectives, shape consultation responses and ensure Etchingham's voice influences district and county decisions.
• Neighbourhood Plan delivery: Lead alignment of parish priorities with district objectives to secure funding and support.
• Community projects: Turning policy into action through initiatives that enhance facilities, protect the environment, and strengthen local identity.
• Future-proofing: Advising councillors on how national and regional changes in planning and governance may affect the parish.

You will be trusted to keep the Council compliant with statutory duties, while also helping it innovate and adapt to future changes in local government.

• Professional expertise with a collaborative, community focus.
• Confidence to advise elected members and resilience to manage priorities.
• Strong organisational and financial skills, clear communication to drive engagement with residents and partners.
• Strategic leadership and adaptability, with an eye of future developments
• Local government experience is helpful but not essential. Training support will be provided for CiLCA.

Etchingham Parish Council is ambitious for its community. As Executive Officer, you'll be central to delivering that ambition - ensuring resources are managed wisely, projects succeed, and residents feel proud of their Council. This role is about more than compliance: it's about enabling vision, strengthening partnerships, and preparing the parish for future opportunities.

Bring your skills, energy, and leadership - and help us build a legacy of transparency, resilience, and community pride

Click "apply" to receive a candidate pack and application form, or email . Please note CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed application forms must be returned to CHRGS by 12pm on Sunday, 21December 2025.