Town Clerk

Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council is seeking to appoint a Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is the Council’s Head of Paid service and Proper Officer, responsible for providing strong organisational leadership and delivering the Council’s vision and strategic priorities.

Working closely with elected members, the postholders will shape policy, lead service delivery, and support the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of the town.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• The Town Clerk is responsible for the effective administration of the Council’s business, providing professional advice to elected members and ensuring that all decisions are implemented lawfully and efficiently. Key responsibilities include managing the Council’s finances, staffing, and assets; preparing agendas and attending Council and committee meetings; ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and governance requirements; and overseeing risk management, health and safety, and data protection.
• The Town Clerk also acts as the Council’s principal representative and point of contact, leading communications, supporting community engagement, and coordinating projects and partnerships to deliver the Council’s priorities.

Working hours will be five days per week 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday. 

The reception desk will be open from 10am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday. 

The role will be 37 hours per week working to a flexible shift rota that meets the needs of the office management plans. 

Relocation expenses available subject to negotiation. 

Successful applicants should be working towards CiLCA qualification and look to be qualified within 12 months. 

An application form is available on our website, or can be requested by emailing: [email protected] (Tel: 01424 214248)

The post is offered at NJC scale SCP 33 – 58 (£44,075 - £80,821), dependent on experience and qualifications. A full job description is attached to this page.

Applications should be submitted to the Deputy Town Clerk by 5pm on Friday 23rd January 2026.