Town Manager, Halewood Town Council, Knowsley
3rd of September, 2025
VACANCY - TOWN MANAGER
Salary Scale: Grade LC3, Spinal Column Point 37 – 41 £48,226 to £52,413
CILCA Qualified - Spinal Column Point 42 – 45 £53,460 to £57,139
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week.
DBS Check – Enhanced
The largest Town Council within the Borough of Knowsley, Halewood Town Council is seeking to appoint a proactive, professional individual to take on the role of Town Manager which includes the statutory roles of Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer.
The Role:
As the Council’s Principal officer, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the day-to-day management of the Council’s services, operations and facilities
- Ensuring compliance with legal, procedural and financial regulations
- Advising and supporting Councillors in their decision-making
- Managing council finances, preparing budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring sound financial governance
- Leading a small team of staff and working closely with partner organisations and community groups
- Developing and supporting the Council’s strategic plans and helping to deliver projects that benefit the community
The Individual:
As Town Manager, you will
- Bring sound knowledge of local government law, administration, and governance (CiLCA qualification desirable, or willingness to obtain it).
- Be confident in developing procedures, policies, and systems which support the Town Council’s legal requirements.
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance and day-to-day management of Town Council, staff and facilities.
- Be able to demonstrate relevant experience at a senior level with a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be community focused, and have sound managerial, communication, financial and organisational skills.
- Have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Be confident in managing budgets and local authority finance
- Can build strong relationships with Councillors, staff and the wider community
Please follow the link below for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification together with the application form.
Completed applications must be sent to admin@halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk by the closing date of 4pm on Friday 19th September 2025.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – applicants must disclose all criminal convictions including those which are ‘spent’, in addition to any cautions and bindover orders received in the last 12 months.
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