Town Clerk

Society of Local Council Clerks; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Biggleswade is looking for an experienced Town Clerk to lead its services through a period of significant population growth. The ideal candidate will have a background in public service leadership and will be committed to public engagement. Responsibilities include managing statutory compliance, leading a team of 24, and driving the development of community services. Applicants must be strong communicators and strategic thinkers. Flexible working is expected, with interviews set for early February 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with senior leadership in public service.
• Ability to manage a team of 24 staff members.
• Commitment to public service and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council’s statutory requirements.
• Drive services forward during population expansion.
• Oversee and support a public realm team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

Education

CiLCA qualification

Job description

Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward during a period of significant population expansion.

As well as managing the Council’s statutory requirements, the ideal candidate will have relevant experience with a track record of senior leadership within a public service and will hold (or be prepared to complete) a CiLCA qualification. They will be an excellent communicator who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to public service and with the ability to think strategically and forge strong partnerships in the community.

Biggles wade Town Council sits within the unitary authority of Central Bedfordshire and currently serves a population of around 23,000 with a budget of £2.1m.

The role will be responsible for three direct reports and an overall staff of 24, including an ambitious public realm team. Based at the Council offices in Biggles wade, flexible working is expected, given the out of hours attendance at meetings, etc.

The deadline for applications is Friday 9 January 2026, shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 14 January 2026, and final interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 February 2026, at the Council offices in Biggles wade.