Finance and Admin Support Officer

• Woodbridge Town Council
• Address:Shire Hall Market Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LP
• Salary:23439 - 25084 per annum (pro rata) Actual salary 21340.60 - 22672.80 per annum
• Hours:Part time 30 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0719

Woodbridge Town Council are seeking an organised and community aware person to provide financial and occasional administrative support to ensure that the Council continues to provide a high-quality service for the community.

Under the direction of the Town Clerk and Finance Officer you will become a recognisable and approachable member of the Councils staff and build relationships with the Councils contractors and service providers.

Your responsibilities

Working as part of a six-person administrative team based at the Shire Hall you will support the Officers of the Council in the day to day running of the organisation facilitating effective delivery and smooth running of the Councils administrative and financial procedures.

The post offers excellent career progression opportunities as the Council forecasts significant growth in the coming years in light of Local Government Reorganisation.

What you will need

The post demands efficient effective and professional working practices to achieve value-for-money and best practice standards.

The key attributes required are detailed in the person specification included in the Application Pack.

About us

The Town Council was created in 1974 as the successor to the Urban District Council and is based in the Shire Hall Market Hill. It is the 3rd tier of Local Government after Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council and deals only with the Town of Woodbridge.

What we will offer you

This is a part-time position (30 hours per week) offering a pro-rata salary of between 21340.60 and 22672.80 per annum plus entry in the Local Government Pension scheme.

The post offers excellent career progression opportunities as the Council forecasts significant growth in the coming years in light of Local Government Reorganisation.

For more information

To find out more please visit our website or call Greg Diaper Town Clerk on (Option 4).

How to apply

Please read the Application Pack (pdf).

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) to Greg Diaper Town Clerk by emailing

To find out more please visit our website and hard copies are available on request.

Closing date: 12.00 pm 22 May 2026.

Interview date: Early June 2026.