Ringwood Town Council

Organisation and Staff

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


Chris Wilkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Ventham

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

 

Stephen, Paul, Barnaby and Duncan

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

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

Sue Rogers

Job Role:  Carvers Café Supervisor


WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1 VACANCY

Clubhouse and Events Assistant
Part-time | 20 hours per week | SCP 13–17 (£28,163 – £30,060 FTE, pro rata to hours worked)
3-year fixed term contract


Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting your community? We are seeking a friendly and proactive Clubhouse and Events Assistant to support the smooth running of Carvers Clubhouse and to assist in delivering a range of community events and activities throughout the year.

About the Role

Working closely with the Clubhouse and Events Manager, you will:

  • Provide administrative support including bookings, publicity, and volunteer coordination.
  • Help set up and manage the venue for community use and activities.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of events, including Ringwood’s much-loved Fireworks and Winter Wanderland.
  • Undertake general IT, finance, and customer service tasks.
  • Be a positive ambassador for the Town Council and contribute to a welcoming, safe environment.

This is a hands-on, varied role that requires someone with strong communication, organisational, and IT skills who is happy to turn their hand to a bit of everything.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A confident communicator with experience working with the public, including children and families.
  • Organised and efficient, with good attention to detail and time-management skills.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and social media platforms.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willing to work some evenings and weekends, especially during events.

Experience in community events, administration, or customer service is desirable, but not essential. More important is your enthusiasm for local community life and a can-do attitude.

Closing Date: Friday 27 June 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
To apply, please review the Job Description and Person Specification below, complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, and submit to town.council@ringwood.gov.uk by Friday 27 June.

Ringwood Town Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

 

Call Ringwood Town Council On 01425 473883

or visit our offices at Ringwood Gateway

Keep up to date with what's happening in your town

Ringwood Town Council News

Vacancy: Clubhouse & Events Assistant

04

Jun

Vacancy: Clubhouse & Events Assistant

We are currently advertising the part-time role of Clubhouse & Events Assistant - click on the image above for more detail.

New Skate Ramp Officially Opens at North Poulner Play Area

02

Jun

New Skate Ramp Officially Opens at North Poulner Play Area

We are delighted to announce the much-anticipated new skate ramp at North Poulner Play Area was officially opened by the Town Mayor on Thursday 29 May.

Town Mayor and Deputy Re-Elected at Annual Meeting

29

May

Town Mayor and Deputy Re-Elected at Annual Meeting

At the Annual Meeting of Ringwood Town Council held this week, Cllr Rae Frederick was re-elected as Town Mayor and Cllr Philip Day was re-elected as Deputy Town Mayor.