Lyme Regis Town Council is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking deputy town clerk who can work alongside the town clerk.
Lyme Regis Town Council is a major stakeholder in the local tourist economy, managing large parts of the seafront, public car parks and gardens. Its activities are supported by an extensive property portfolio and other leisure facilities. Despite a relatively small resident population of about 4,000, the council’s annual income is more than £2,500,000 and its range of ‘business’ activities is comparable with many much larger towns.
The council is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking deputy town clerk who can work alongside the town clerk to manage the council's statutory requirements and promote the interests of the town.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a 'can do' attitude, who can demonstrate strong governance, administrative and management skills alongside a good understanding of all aspects of local service delivery. The ideal candidate could come from a range of backgrounds or disciplines; administrative, financial, operational or community, for instance.
If you think you meet these requirements, we'd like to hear from you. Ideally, the successful candidate will hold, or be prepared to complete, the Certificate in Local Council Administration.
The post of deputy town clerk is demanding, and duties will require regular evening and occasional weekend working.
For further information about the vacancy, or if you experience any difficulty downloading the application pack below and would like a copy emailed to you, please email town clerk, Mark Green, at
Application pack (all in PDF):
- LRTC Deputy Town Clerk Job Description
- LRTC Deputy Town Clerk Person Specification
- LRTC Deputy Town Clerk Application Form
- LRTC Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire
The closing date for applications is midday, Friday 4 September 2026.
Interviews are likely to be held either Thursday 10 or Friday 11 September 2026.
