Town Clerk
Biggleswade Town Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk, to drive its services forward during a period of significant population expansion.
As well as managing the Council’s statutory requirements, the ideal candidate will have relevant experience with a track record of senior leadership within a public service and will hold (or be prepared to complete) a CiLCA qualification. They will be an excellent communicator who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to public service and with the ability to think strategically and forge strong partnerships in the community.
Biggleswade Town Council sits within the unitary authority of Central Bedfordshire and currently serves a population of around 23,000 with a budget of £2.1m.
The role will be responsible for three direct reports and an overall staff of 24, including an ambitious public realm team. Based at the Council offices in Biggleswade, flexible working is expected, given the out of hours attendance at meetings, etc.
The deadline for applications is Friday 9th January 2026, shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026, and final interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th February 2026, at the Council offices in Biggleswade.
For more information on this excellent opportunity, please read the Candidate Pack below, which also includes the job description and person specification. There is also a link to the Council's Corporate Aspirations 2025-2031, which sets out the future direction of the Council. We would recommend you to read both documents before applying.
Biggleswade Town Council Corporate Aspirations 2025-2031
To apply
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words.
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
