Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council is seeking to appoint a new Deputy Town Clerk to join our busy and friendly team.
As Deputy Town Clerk, you’ll be involved in helping deliver a range of high-quality services across the Council’s portfolio of responsibilities, including supporting the Town Clerk in key management tasks (strategic, HR, legal and contractual) as well as getting involved in project based work to make a real difference in our town. You would also play a key role in day-to-day operations, community engagement and asset delivery for the town. The role would ideally be suited to someone who is professional, organised with strong communication skills and who is either CiLCA qualified or willing to support training.
The Town Council is a democratically elected body of 15 Councillors, supported by a team of 8 staff, and has a key role in promoting the town, facilitating town maintenance and events, and providing community leadership. It is a thriving and dynamic town council, embracing change and ensuring it takes advantage of the opportunities this offers while engaging with our local community. Located in the South East of Dorset, the town comprises of the historic village of Lytchett Minster with the larger, modern residential area that is Upton. It has a flourishing population of 8,648 amongst which there is a strong sense of community. The successful candidate will play a central role in overseeing and progressing a number of high-profile community projects.
Honesty, integrity and professionalism are essential qualities for this role, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt to, and implement, change when required.
Previous experience in Local Government is not essential, however experience in administrative roles, managing meetings and managing projects or community initiatives would be beneficial.
Application forms and further details are available on the Town Council’s website www.lytchettminsterandupton-tc.gov.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 midday, Friday 1 May 2026.
Only completed application forms will be accepted. Please do not send CVs.
Please return completed application forms (including the monitoring form) either:
- via email marked Private & Confidential to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - or by post in a sealed enveloped marked Private & Confidential to: Kate Osborne, Lytchett Minster & Upton Town Council, 1 Moorland Parade, Moorland Way, Upton, Dorset BH16 5JS
Deputy Town Clerk Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will take place week commencing 11 May 2026.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kate Osborne (Town Clerk), telephone 01202 632070 or email
