TOWN CLERK VACANCY
Are you an experienced clerk or manager looking for an interesting and varied role, whilst being supported by a great team? If so, you are invited to apply to become our Town Clerk, serving our community in our bustling seaside town here in Hunstanton. We will offer you a unique working environment at our historic Town Hall, overlooking ‘the green’ and ‘the sea’. We offer a competitive salary, along with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applications are invited to become our Parish Clerk in Hunstanton. This role is initially being offered at SCP 33 (£44,075) to SCP 36 £47,181) but with more available for an exceptional candidate, and with a pay award pending. Pay progression is on the LC 3 pay scale to SCP 41. The position is full-time at 37 hours per week, including attendance at some evening meetings and possibly some occasional weekend work.
We are looking for an experienced clerk, senior administrator or manager who can help steer us towards achieving our future plans, turn decisions into action and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality services for the residents of Hunstanton.
This position ideally requires you to have something of a track record in administration, financial procedures, policy, project management, event management, communication and strategic thinking. Experience of town/parish council work or similar would be a bonus, together with some financial management, IT, website and social media skills.
The successful candidate will lead our office team, be based within our Town Council offices at the Town Hall in Hunstanton. Applications are especially invited from persons who already hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be prepared to gain this qualification.
For an informal discussion concerning the role please contact Richard Bishop, locum clerk, on 01485 532402. For an application pack, contact: admin@hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th March 2026, applications to be sent via email clerk@hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk with interviews scheduled for week commencing Monday 13th April 2026.
