The Council is looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to lead the organisation into the
future. The successful candidate will need to build positive relationships with councillors, staff,
residents, community groups, businesses, and other local organisations. You will have day-to-day
responsibility for managing three senior Council managers and you will lead our dedicated team of
14 staff.
You will lead the Council through a period of considerable change as we prepare to take over the
ownership of local assets and services from North Somerset Council. We expect this major
devolution deal to be completed in April 2026 with transitional contracts in place as we gear up to
tender the work from April 2027. The implications of the devolution deal will impact on all aspects
of Council organisation, including staffing, office accommodation and managing annual contracts in
excess of £200,000.
In addition, you will be responsible for a wide range of quality services including recreation
grounds, open spaces, allotments, community halls and the Portishead Folk Hall.
Ideally, we are seeking CiLCA qualified candidates with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a
similar role. However, exceptional applicants from outside the sector will be considered – full
support, training and mentoring in the expectation that you will complete the CiLCA qualification
within 18 months of commencing the role.
The salary is within NJC band LC4 SCP 46 -54 [£58,523 – £72,307] which includes some evening
and occasional weekend working. The package includes flexible working, up to 28 days paid
annual leave plus public holidays and a generous local government pension scheme.
A full job pack and editable application form can be downloaded from the Council’s website –www.portishead.gov.uk/staff-vacancies
Applications must be submitted on the Council’s application form, CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Midnight – Sunday 9 November 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 November 2025
Town Clerk Job Description (PDF, 349 Kb)
Town Clerk Application Form (Word Document, 4 Mb)