Town Clerk (Proper Officer) Vacancy
Shepshed Town Council
Hours: 37 hours per week. The role includes attendance at evening Council meetings and occasional weekend events. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the Council.
Salary: SCP14–SCP22 (dependent on experience)
Location: Council Offices, 47A Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QE
Shepshed Town Council is seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised Town Clerk (Proper Officer) to lead the Council's administration and support the delivery of high-quality services to the local community.
As the Council's Proper Officer and principal executive officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the Council operates lawfully, effectively and efficiently. The role includes providing professional advice to elected Members, implementing Council decisions, leading and supporting staff, overseeing governance and democratic services, managing day-to-day operations, and working closely with the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), partner organisations and the wider community.
The successful applicant will have experience of local council administration or a similar public sector environment, a sound understanding of local government governance and procedures, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The CiLCA qualification (or an equivalent recognised local council administration qualification) is essential, together with a commitment to providing high-quality public service and supporting the Council's strategic objectives.
The post is offered under the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Model Contract and National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book terms and conditions, including membership of the Leicestershire Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, paid public and statutory holidays, additional annual leave after five years' continuous local government service, and access to training and professional development.
How to Apply
An application pack, including the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form, is available from Shepshed Town Council by emailing [email protected]
Please complete the Council's application form and submit it together with your current CV.
Advert published: 16 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Early applications are strongly encouraged. The Council reserves the right to commence interviews before the closing date and may close the recruitment process early if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received.
Shepshed Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Pay: £29,540.00-£33,699.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
