Ringwood Town Council |

Chris Wilkins

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

Jo Hurd

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

Rory Fitzgerald

Job Role: Finance Manager
Job Description: Responsible for complete financial management.
E-mail address: rory.fitzgerald@ringwood.gov.uk
Telephone: 01425 484723

Alyson Greenfield

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

Nicki Vodden

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

Sam Bracher

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

Sam, Lisa, and Helen

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

Paul Ventham

Job Role: Grounds Manager
Job Description: Manages ground maintenance arrangements.
Contact via the Gateway office

Stephen, Paul, Barnaby and Duncan

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.

Charmaine Bennett

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

Sue Rogers

Job Role: Carvers Café Supervisor

WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1 VACANCY:

FINANCE MANAGER / RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER (RFO)

Finance Manager (Responsible Finance Officer)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: SCP 33 – 36, £42,708 - £45,718 (FTE) - pay award pending

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

Essential:
- Accountancy qualification or FILCA.
- Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, budget management, and financial reporting.
- Experience in team management and working with organisational leaders.
- Ability to manage contracts, procurement, and investment processes.
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and proactive.
Preferred:
- CIPFA qualified.
- Experience in local government, particularly in the town/parish sector.

Why Join Us?

Flexible, part-time hours with generous leave entitlement.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Opportunity to lead and innovate in a key role.

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