Town Clerk of Crewe

Position Type: Full time (37 hours per week) Scale point 48 - 52. 
Salary: £59,300 to £65,943 starting salary dependent on experience. Pay award pending from April 2025.

Crewe Town Council is looking for its next Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is the chief executive officer of the council, with the additional titles of Responsible Financial Officer and Proper Officer, also being the head of paid service.

About Crewe Town Council

The council is one of the largest parish authorities in the country and has developed a range of services that include public realm maintenance, place making, events, culture, public art, community development, commissioned services, play area maintenance as well as traditional services associated with allotments and asset management.

This is an exciting time to join the Crewe Town Council team, with Crewe being a significant focus for regeneration investment as well as the proposed sub-regional devolution agenda progressing at pace. The council itself is in a strong and stable financial position and positive governance and audit status.

The role

We are seeking an experienced, professional and forward-thinking leader to support the council in delivery of its strategic goals, growing its influence locally and regionally and serving the community of Crewe.

You will have significant management and budgetary responsibility experience, as well as some understanding of local councils. Holding or soon to attain the CiLCA qualification is highly valued. The post includes the Responsible Financial Officer role, which requires strong financial understanding, experience and capabilities.

How to apply

If you would like to discuss the role and would like an application pack, you can email the Town Clerk via [email protected] in the first instance.

Closing date: 11.59pm Tuesday 1st July

Interviews: Wednesday 9th July

 

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Our Location
A: Crewe Town Council Office, 
1 Chantry Court, Forge Street, 
Crewe, CW1 2DL
Contact Us
T: (01270) 756975
E: [email protected]