Deputy Executive Officer - Sandhurst Town Council
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Sandhurst Town Council.
Sandhurst Town Council is seeking to appoint a professional officer to assist with the duties of the Executive Officer, whose role encompasses that of the Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer and to deputise in these roles as required.
Job Purpose
The Deputy Executive Officer has day to day responsibility for all administrative and financial processes, acting as line manager for two full time and two part-time staff. The role is based at the Council offices located within the beautiful Sandhurst Memorial Park, a Green Flag Award winning site located adjacent to a SSSI wetland meadow complex and the Blackwater River.
Sandhurst town has a population of approximately 22,000 with a precept of over £650,000 and the Town Council is the land manager for extensive sporting and recreational facilities located at the heart of the community. The Town Council meets bi-monthly and is supported by three bi-monthly principal committees and a Planning Committee meeting every month.
Knowledge, skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of local authority work and the duties of the Clerk and RFO, but all applicants with the proven management skills are welcomed.
Benefits
The generous remuneration package includes a pension and the post is currently eligible for an annual performance related award.
Application Closing date
Closing date for applications is 31st March 2026.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please complete the application form available from our website – www.sandhurst.gov.uk