Deputy chief executive officer
Godalming Town Council
Deputy chief executive officer
Godalming Town Council
Salary: £55,224 – £59,925
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Godalming Town Council Offices, 107–109 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AQ
Annual leave: 25 days, rising to 28
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Godalming Town Council is seeking an experienced and motivated deputy chief executive officer to join our senior leadership team.
This is a varied and influential role supporting the chief executive officer in the day-to-day management of the council and the delivery of high-quality services to the community. You will play a central role in committee leadership, staff management, communications, project delivery and the stewardship of community assets.
In the absence of the chief executive officer, you will assume responsibility for the council’s proper officer and responsible finance officer functions.
We are looking for a confident, organised and collaborative senior manager with strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work across a broad range of operational and strategic responsibilities.
Experience in a town or parish council environment is welcome but not essential. Transferable experience from other public service, charitable, voluntary or comparable settings will also be considered.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/job-vacancies
Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026
Interviews: Provisional date – Thursday 22 October
No CVs, please.
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