Location
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Industry sector
Public Sector
Job type
Permanent | Part Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
20/03/2026
Closing date
17/04/2026
Kidwelly Town Council - Town Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer
PART TIME - 18.5 HOURS PER WEEK - £39,862 to £42,839 pa pro rata.
(£19,931 to £21,420 pa) Pay review from 1st April
Kidwelly is a small town in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, approximately 10 miles west of Llanelli. It lies above Carmarthen Bay, and as a coastal town, is ideally situated for touring the Pembrokeshire National Park, the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons. Today the town is a centre for tourism and retail, with historical attractions and beautiful countryside nearby, with the Town Council playing a major role in the management of the local natural resources.
As a significant land owner in the area, the Town Council is responsible for the management of the Glan yr Afon Nature Reserve , the Kidwelly Quay and surrounding area , together with a substantial holding of land, which is leased to individuals as allotments and small holdings.
As we continue our commitment to community well-being, we are pleased to announce an opportunity for a dedicated professional to join our busy Council as the Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The Council itself has 13 councillors together with four members of staff (in addition to the Clerk/RFO). It represents a population of nearly 4,000 residents and has a projected spend for 2026/27 of over £400,000.
Working from the Town Council's offices, applicants must be able to demonstrate a dynamic skill set, with the capacity to think and act strategically, together with having experience of administrative management in a complex environment. You will need the ability to understand local government law and procedure, have sound financial knowledge and experience of staff line management. You will also need the capacity to successfully represent the Council in discussions with external bodies. Proficient 'Office' IT skills are also required
You will be answerable to the Council as a whole, acting as the principal advisor on all governance related matters to enable it to fulfil its statutory obligations. You will play a key role in advising on and supporting the formulation of policies and ensuring the effective implementation of the Council's decisions. You will also need to support four committees which undertake delegated work on behalf of the Full Council. This will require you to attend regular evening meetings and occasional weekends, when required.
It is expected that you will have or will work towards an appropriate professional qualification (Certificate in Local Council Administration or equivalent). A commitment to pursue continuous professional development is also expected. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.
To Apply
For further details of the post including the job description, person specification and application form, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website.
https://www.kidwelly.gov.uk/vacancies-at-kidwelly-town-council/
CVs will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: 23.59pm on Friday 10 th April 2026
Kidwelly Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.