Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and committed candidate to become its new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

Lytchett Minster and Upton is a thriving and dynamic town council, embracing change and ensuring it takes advantage of the opportunities this offers while engaging with our local community. Located in the South East of Dorset, the town comprises of the historic village of Lytchett Minster with the larger, modern residential area that is Upton. It has a flourishing population of 8,648 amongst which there is a strong sense of community. The successful candidate will play a central role in overseeing and progressing a number of high-profile community projects.

The Town Clerk is the Council’s Chief Executive and Proper Officer, responsible for all aspects of Council operations, including the duties of the Responsible Finance Officer, delivering services such as the Cemetery, Council properties and open spaces, leading a team of 7 staff, managing the delivery of council projects and initiatives, and supporting 15 councillors in their decision making. The Town Clerk is required to provide expert legal and sector best practice advice to the council, supporting effective governance and informed decision-making.

Honesty, integrity and professionalism are essential qualities for this role, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt to, and implement, change when required.

We welcome applications from experienced Clerks, those with a governance background or professionals with transferable skills, who are eager to learn and have a strong sense of community responsibility.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm, Monday 16 March 2026.

Only completed application forms will be accepted. Please do not send CVs.

Please return completed application forms (including the monitoring form) either:

- via email marked Private & Confidential to community@lytchettminsterandupton-tc.gov.uk

- or by post in a sealed enveloped marked Private & Confidential to: Cllr R Griffin, Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council, 1 Moorland Parade, Moorland Way, Upton, Dorset BH16 5JS

Interviews will take place week commencing 23 March 2026.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Cllr Ray Griffin, telephone 01202 632070 or email community@lytchettminsterandupton-tc.gov.uk

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form (PDF)

Application Form (Word)

Monitoring Form (PDF)

Monitoring Form (Word)