Recruitment to fill the current vacancies at Wotton under Edge Town Council is now underway. The process is being managed by a specialist team that work solely with the Town and Parish Council sector.
Chief Executive Officer (Town Clerk)
Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN
Salary: £49,817 – £54,143 per annum (SCP 37-41) and Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings
Leading Wotton-under-Edge into its next chapter.
Wotton‑under‑Edge is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is expanding its capacity, strengthening its governance and modernising how it works. We are building a larger, more resilient team and we are looking for a Chief Officer who can lead this transformation with clarity, confidence and ambition.
About the role
This is a defining moment for the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, strengthening its strategic planning capability and preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation. As Chief Executive Officer, you will shape the Council’s long‑term direction, bringing together the perspectives of newly elected councillors and aligning emerging priorities, drive progress on key projects and ensure the organisation is ready for future responsibilities. You will lead key place‑based work including town centre vitality, tourism development, youth services and the next phase of the Town Hall and Civic Centre asset management programme.
As the Council’s senior officer, you will provide clear strategic leadership, ensuring strong governance, organisational alignment and confident decision‑making. You will help the Council navigate a changing operating environment with stability and professionalism, offering impartial advice, clarity of purpose and a forward‑looking approach to risk, opportunity and transformation.
About you
To succeed, you will bring:
- Substantial experience in a Clerk role or in leading services and organisational change within a regulated, public‑facing environment.
- Strategic capability to shape priorities, advise elected members and guide transformation and delivery.
- Strong governance and financial grounding, with confidence in compliance, risk and organisational assurance.
- Experience building organisational culture and embedding new and existing staff as the organisation grows.
- Calm, clear leadership that keeps the workforce aligned, resilient and focused as responsibilities evolve.
Clerk experience and CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) are beneficial, but your strategic vision, governance insight and leadership approach are what will define your success in this role.
If you bring a strong public‑service ethos and a commitment to community outcomes, this is a defining moment to lead Wotton‑under‑Edge into its next chapter.
Candidate Pack: Chief Executive Officer Candidate Pack
How to apply
Please contact our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 24th September 2026
Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN
Salary: £41,117 – £44,253 per annum pro rata (SCP 29 – 32) and Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time. 24 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events
Supporting Wotton‑under‑Edge through its next phase of growth.
Wotton‑under‑Edge is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its governance, improving how it works and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for a Deputy Chief Officer to join our senior management team and help lead this next phase of development.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, strengthening its strategic planning capability and preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation. As Deputy Chief Officer you will provide senior support across the organisation, playing a key role in how the Council prepares for new responsibilities and how this broader workforce operates. You will lead governance and democratic processes, support organisational development and work closely with the Chief Officer in managing financial administration and operational finance to ensure systems, controls and reporting remain robust.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Substantial experience in a governance‑focused or operational leadership role, ideally within a regulated or public‑facing environment.
- Experience in budget management and financial administration
- Proven ability in building high‑performing teams by developing capability, nurturing potential and enabling staff to deliver confidently.
- An understanding of governance frameworks and the ability to prepare for and facilitate formal decision-making meetings
- Project management capability to oversee project coordination and manage competing priorities.
- Effective stakeholder management across councillors, staff, partners and the community.
- Experience supporting organisational change or contributing to improvement and development initiatives.
You will be a trusted adviser, a steady presence and a key contributor to the Council’s future direction. Your work will help ensure councillors have the insight they need, new and existing staff are supported as the organisation grows, and the Council remains aligned and confident as responsibilities evolve, all while delivering the best outcomes for Wotton‑under‑Edge.
If you are motivated by public service, confident in governance‑focused environments and keen to help the council grow into its next chapter, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
Candidate Pack: Deputy Chief Executive Officer Candidate Pack
How to apply
Please contact our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 24th September
Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October.
Assistant Clerk
Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN
Salary: £36,581 – £40,444 per annum pro rata (SCP 24 – 28) and Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time. 27 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events
Supporting Wotton‑under‑Edge’s day‑to‑day operations and helping deliver excellent services for the community.
Wotton‑under‑Edge Town Council is strengthening how it works as it prepares for future responsibilities and rising expectations. As part of this, we are growing our team and looking for an Assistant Clerk who can provide reliable operational support, help maintain strong governance and ensure the Council’s services run smoothly.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the Council’s daily operations. You will support governance and democratic processes with responsibility for clerking the Planning Committee, manage our allotments and tenants, and oversee the Council’s One-Stop Shop, ensuring residents can easily access information, services and support. You will help deliver community events and contribute to the Council’s wider public‑facing services, visitor information, facilities and communication, ensuring they remain responsive, well‑organised and easy for residents to engage with. In addition, you will support digital updates and service coordination to help keep the Council accessible and connected and the town continues to grow.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in a busy administrative or customer‑facing role, and ability to work with people from all walks of life
- Strong administrative capability with accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
- Confidence supporting governance processes, including preparing agendas, minutes and documentation.
- Clear communication skills and a helpful, professional approach to public‑facing work.
- Ability to manage competing tasks and maintain calm, structured working during busy periods.
- Commitment to public service and supporting the Council’s work for the community.
Experience in a local council environment is helpful, but what matters most is your reliability, willingness to learn and confidence working in a governance‑focused setting.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team during a period of development and growth. If you enjoy work that makes a visible difference to daily life in the town and can juggle priorities with calm professionalism, this role could be for you.
Candidate Pack: Assistant Clerk Candidate Pack
How to apply
Please contact our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 27th September
Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 19th October 2026
Estates Manager
Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN
Salary: £36,581 – £40,444 per annum (SCP 24-28) and Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events
Leading Wotton‑under‑Edge’s estate into its next phase of development.
Wotton‑under‑Edge Town Council is entering a period of significant organisational growth. As responsibilities evolve, expectations rise and the wider Gloucestershire landscape shifts, the Council is strengthening its operational capacity, modernising systems and investing in the capability needed for the future. We are looking for an Estates Manager to lead this next phase of development and ensure the Council’s buildings, green spaces and public infrastructure are managed professionally, safely and sustainably.
About the role
This is a pivotal moment to join the organisation. The Council is refreshing its Town Plan, preparing for the wider implications of Local Government Reorganisation and strengthening how it manages its estate. As Estates Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across all land, buildings and public spaces, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant and well‑maintained. You will oversee capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long‑term asset planning, while modernising systems and improving operational resilience.
You will act as the Council’s lead officer for health and safety, statutory compliance and building regulations, ensuring inspections, risk assessments and contractor activity are delivered to high standards. You will lead the Estates and Facilities Team, guide operational delivery and help ensure the Council’s assets remain welcoming, reliable and ready for community use.
About you
To succeed, you will bring:
- Senior‑level experience in estates, facilities or asset management, ideally across multiple sites
- Strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance, statutory compliance and building regulations
- Experience leading teams, managing contractors and overseeing capital or refurbishment projects
- Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value‑for‑money assessments
- Clear communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and build strong relationships
- Sound judgement and problem‑solving capability in sensitive or high‑pressure environments
- NEBOSH or equivalent (desirable), and experience with heritage or listed buildings (desirable)
You will be a trusted leader, a steady presence and a key contributor to the Council’s future direction. Your work will help ensure the estate is managed confidently, safely and efficiently, and that the Council remains ready for new responsibilities as the organisation grows.
If you are motivated by public service, confident in leading operational services and keen to help shape Wotton‑under‑Edge’s next chapter, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
Candidate Pack: Estates Manager Candidate Pack
How to apply
Please contact our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 1 October
Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 12th October 2026.
Deputy Estates Manager
Location: Wotton-under-Edge Town Council, The Civic Centre, 2 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN
Salary: £32,578 – £35,570per annum pro rata (SCP 18-23) and Local Government Pension Scheme
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time. 25 hours per week with some weekends and evening for meetings and other events
Wotton‑under‑Edge Town Council is strengthening its operational capacity as part of a wider organisational expansion. With new roles being introduced and services evolving, we are seeking a Deputy Estates Manager who can help ensure the Council’s buildings, green spaces and community facilities remain safe, welcoming and well managed.
This is an opportunity to join the team at a moment of positive change. As the Council grows, we are investing in modernising systems, improving assets and enhancing the resilience of our facilities function. Working alongside the Estates Manager, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the estate, coordinate maintenance activity, supervise staff and help deliver bookings and events.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in facilities/estate management, building maintenance or asset management, with a strong understanding of planned and preventative maintenance,
- Experience supervising staff, overseeing repairs, managing suppliers or supporting community facilities.
- A practical, hands‑on approach and confidence working in public‑facing environments will help you thrive.
Your work will directly support the town’s community identity, from preparing venues for local groups to ensuring public spaces are cared for with pride. As the organisation expands, you will play a key role in helping the facilities team operate confidently, safely and efficiently.
Experience of planned and preventative maintenance is essential, and familiarity with listed buildings or heritage assets would be an advantage. If you are practical, organised and confident leading others, this role offers the chance to help maintain and improve the places that matter most to residents and to be part of a growing team shaping Wotton’s next phase of development.
Candidate Pack: Deputy Estates Manager Candidate Pack
How to apply
Please contact our recruitment partner CHRGS via email on recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 27th September
Interviews: Interviews take place in person week commencing 19th October 2026.
To find out more about the various roles and details of how to apply – please follow the link below to the Council HR & Governance Support website.
