Salary SCP NJC 41-44 Dependent on qualifications and experience
With a current population of over 25,000 the Historic Market Town of Wellington is embarking on a thrilling new chapter by expanding its boundaries, delivering more services, taking on significant regeneration projects and a growing its events programme. The Town Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking and proactive Chief Executive Officer/Town Clerk to deliver the Towns growing ambition.
If you have the enthusiasm, vision and commitment to take the Council forward, manage a budget of £1.5 million and a workforce of seven, we would like to hear from you.
You will have a proven track record in administrative and financial management together with the necessary skills in people management, leadership, communication and change management. You should be able to work under pressure but still maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in partnership with other stakeholders. You will be at least CILCA qualified hopefully with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and the ability to utilise the General Power of Competence.
If you feel you have the necessary skills to take overall responsibility for all council functions and services we would like to hear from you.
For an application form please visit our website
www.wellington-shropshire.gov.uk or email enquiries@wellington-shropshire.gov.uk or ami.blank@wellington-shropshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01952 567697
Closing date for applications 30th December 2025
Interviews to be held w/c 12th January 2026