Opportunities

Part time, 20 hours per week (days to be agreed) (Pay Award Pending)

Do you have a passion for public service and a strong track record in managing finances. Stourport-on-Severn Town Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to join our team. This is a pivotal role for the Council, and you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and accountable management of our finances.

About the Role

As the RFO, you will play a key role in the Council’s financial well-being. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

• Financial Management: Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the Council, including expenditure control, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Financial Reporting: Producing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and statutory requirements.
• Financial Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks, maintaining a strong internal control framework, and ensuring best
• Governance: Providing financial advice and guidance to the Council and its committees, supporting informed decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation and regulations governing local authority finances.
• Internal Audit: You will facilitate the internal audit process and ensure appropriate action is taken on any recommendations.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• Experience in public sector finance, ideally within a local authority environment (beneficial but not essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear financial information to a non-financial
• A commitment to accuracy and
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to
• Proficiency in financial management

We offer:

• A competitive salary SCP33 (£42,708 pro-rata), dependent on experience
• A contributory public sector pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 24%
• Flexibility on working days and times
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment in a historic and prestigious Council
• Study support to undertake relevant training
• The chance to make a real difference to the local

For a Job Application pack or more information, please contact the following:

Stourport-on-Severn Town Council, New Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs., DY13 8UN. Telephone: 01562 732750.

Website: www.stourporttowncouncil.gov.uk

Email: [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Friday 13 June 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7 July 2025.