Want to post a job vacancy?
Are you looking to fill a vacancy? SLCC can help you by advertising your vacancy on our website, members’ News Bulletin and social media. Alternatively the Local Council Consultancy (LCC) can manage the whole process including the advertisement for you’. Click here to find out more.
Download the job finder checklist 2024, to be used when advertising for a clerk (or other vacancy within your council). Please ensure the salary is in-line with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) pay scales for 2024-2025.
Download the National Terms and Conditions Agreement.
View the 2025 Job Vacancy Pricing and email your requirements to [email protected]
Scroll down to view the latest vacancies and follow us on socials to stay up-to-date – @SLCCNews
“Using the SLCC to advertise for a recent vacancy was an excellent decision for various reasons. The service was easy to use, value for money, cost effective and resulted in a high calibre of applicants, one of who has been appointed. In addition, the people at SLCC are both supportive and professional, understanding the industries needs. I would wholeheartedly recommend the SLCC recruitment service to any Town/Parish Council.” Sally Taylor, Town Clerk, St. Anne’s Town Council
“SLCC offer an excellent platform for promoting your job vacancy. As Iver Parish Council discovered, this is the place to go for recruiting a professional Clerk. “It’s the first port of call for all Clerks looking to further their career” Mike Kennedy, Locum Clerk, Downley Parish Council
94% of those who have used the job advertising service rated it ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’*
*Statistic taken from the 2021 SLCC Membership Survey
Need someone to stand in temporarily?
Sometimes councils find themselves in need of a temporary clerk or additional staff resource, be that as a result of illness, maternity or paternity cover, holidays, vacancies, increased workloads or one-off projects. Whatever the reason, the Local Council Consultancy (LCC) can help by providing experienced, qualified staff for both short-medium and long-term placements.
Visit the LCC website to find out more.
Town Clerk (Chief Officer)
Council: Swaffham Town Council
County: Norfolk
Salary: SCP 40 – 43 (£49,431 - £52,805) per annum
Parish Clerk
Council: Withyham Parish Council
County: East Sussex
Salary: Starting salary between £38,626-£41,511 (FTE) National Pay Scale SCP 29 to 32
Assistant Town Clerk
Council: Kingswood Town Council
County: South Gloucestershire
Salary: SCP 24 to 28 £33,314 to £37,938 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Ardingly Parish Council
County: Sussex
Salary: £22,972 - £25,376 for 21 hours per week (NALC SCP 31-35) (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Town Clerk (Chief Officer)
Council: Portland Town Council
County: Dorset
Salary: SCP: 42 – 45 (£51,802 - £55,367 per annum, pay award pending) Plus Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (Full Time)
Responsible Finance Officer (Part-time)
Council: Peasedown St John Parish Council
County: Somerset
Salary: £31,067 (SCP19) to £34,314 (SCP24) pro-rata depending on experience (including pension and benefits associated with Local Government Employment)
Town Clerk
Council: Crewe Town Council
County: Cheshire
Salary: £59,300 to £65,943 (Scale point 48 - 52)* Starting salary dependent on experience
Services and Facilities Officer
Council: Portland Town Council
County: Dorset
Salary: SCP: 15 - 18 (£29,093 to £30,559 per annum pro rata) Plus Attractive Pension Scheme
CiLCA Lead Officer
Council: The Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC)
County: Remote
Salary: SCP 26 (currently £36,124 FTE) Actual salary £7,787.52