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Executive Officer

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 44,075 - 47,181 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Executive Officer 

Location: Home-based with travel to, from and around the parish for meetings and operational duties.

Contract: Permanent, part‑time, 27 hours per week 

Salary: SCP 33–36 (£44,075–£47,181 pro rata for part time) 

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, professional development (pro rata for part time)

Pill & Easton‑in‑Gordano is a well‑connected parish with a strong sense of community and a council that takes its responsibilities seriously. With nearly 5,000 residents, active local groups and a growing set of duties, we are looking for an Executive Officer (Parish Clerk & RFO) who can provide steady, professional leadership and help us deliver for the people and places we serve.

As our Executive Officer (Parish Clerk & RFO), you will be the council’s principal adviser, senior manager and statutory Proper Officer. You will support councillors in navigating complex issues, including the implications of local government devolution, ensure sound governance and financial stewardship, and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes. This includes applying the Neighbourhood Plan in planning responses, progressing the refurbishment of the playing fields, supporting community initiatives and managing the local impacts of MetroWest.

You will work closely with residents, volunteers, local organisations and partners across North Somerset and the wider region. This role suits someone who is confident in a political environment, able to balance perspectives, and motivated by making a visible difference in a parish setting.

We are looking for someone who brings:

Strong organisational and leadership skills
Experience in governance‑led or regulated environments
Financial management capability
Confidence working with partners, contractors and community groups
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
A commitment to public service, transparency and community engagement
We welcome applicants who already hold CiLCA/Level 4 in Community Governance, as well as those with equivalent governance or public‑sector experience who are willing to work towards it with our support.

If you want a role where your work is valued, varied and rooted in a distinctive local community, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Pill & Easton‑in‑Gordano, please click apply to obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form.

Closing date: 12pm, 7th July 2026

Interviews: In person on 15th July 2026

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