There is a small team of staff employed by Ringwood Town Council. Please find further details and contact information below. A Councillor - Officer Protocol was adopted on 20th December 2023 and can be viewed here
Job Role: Town Clerk
Job Description: Overall responsibility for advice to councillors, implementing decisions and effective management of the Council and health and safety.
E-mail address: chris.wilkins@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 484720
Job Role: Deputy Town Clerk
Job Description: Deputises for the Town Clerk. Specific responsibility for planning and staff/councillor training.
E-mail address: jo.hurd@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 484721
Job Role: Finance Manager
Job Description: Responsible for complete financial management.
E-mail address: rory.fitzgerald@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 484723
Job Role: Finance Officer
Job Description: Assists the Finance Manager in carrying out the financial function of the Council.
E-mail address: alyson.greenfield@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 473883
Job Role: Office Manager and Meetings Administrator
Job Description: Manages the Town Council office, co-ordinates committee meetings, prepares agenda papers and records minutes.
E-mail address: nicola.vodden@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 484725
Job Role: Office Administrator / Information Officer
Job Description: Provides administrative support to the Council, PA to the Town Mayor and deal with customer enquiries about Council services.
E-mail address: sam.bracher@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 473883
Job Role: Information Officers
Job Description: Provides customer advice and information on services provided by the Town, District and County Councils.
E-mail address: town.council@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 473883
Job Role: Grounds Manager
Job Description: Manages ground maintenance arrangements.
Contact via the Gateway office
Job Role: Grounds Team
Job Description: Carry out maintenance of playing fields (including some school & club contracts), open spaces, allotments, Ringwood cemetery and the closed churchyard.
Job Role: Carvers Clubhouse Manager and Events Manager
Job Description: Manages Carvers Clubhouse and the cafe team. Also Events Manager.
E-mail address: charmaine.bennett@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 501309
Job Role: Carvers Café Supervisor
WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 VACANCIES:
Finance Manager (Responsible Finance Officer)
This vital role ensures the effective management of the Council’s financial functions, including budget preparation, financial reporting, payroll oversight, and compliance with financial regulations. You’ll work closely with the Town Clerk and provide guidance to Councillors on financial strategy and governance.
What We’re Looking For
Why Join Us?
How to Apply
Please review the Person Specification and Job Description, complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return to us at town.council@ringwood.gov.uk
Closing Date: Friday 9 May 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Job Description
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Word Version)
Application Form (Word Version)
Apr
We are thrilled to announce that significant funding has been secured for a brand-new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Carvers Recreation Ground — the next major milestone in a long-term plan to transform the park into a more inclusive, and better-used space for all.
Apr
The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Apr
Carvers Recreation Ground is looking greener and more welcoming this week following the planting of eight new cherry blossom trees and two elm trees, alongside the installation of two new benches near the skate park.
