**External role with Rustington Parish Council - Clerk of The Council**
Please follow the link below to the Rustington Parish Council website to apply
In advance of the retirement of the current Clerk of the Council in early 2027, Rustington
Parish Council is seeking to appoint a new Clerk.
The Parish Council is a progressive, high-performing local authority serving a vibrant
community of more than 14,000 residents. With an annual budget in excess of
£900,000, the Council manages a significant portfolio of public assets, local services,
community facilities and venues, recreation grounds/sports field, allotments and public
toilets.
The Council is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking and highly organised leader who
can guide the organisation through an exciting period of strategic growth, development
and change.
As Clerk of the Council, you will serve as the Council’s Proper Officer and Statutory
Head of the Paid Service, providing authoritative advice to the Council on matters of
policy, governance, legislation and procedure. You will play a central role in ensuring
that the Council operates effectively, transparently and in accordance with its statutory
responsibilities.
CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2026 , 23:59pm
Interviews will take place on 3 and 4 December 2026
Salary range
- £57,642 - £64,926 per year