Opportunities
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.
Download the SLCC JobFinder service Checklist, 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 2019-2020.
Download the National Terms and Conditions Agreement.
View the 2021 Job Vacancy Pricing and email your requirements to wayne.german@slcc.co.uk

“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
How else we can help
Our consultancy arm, Local Council Consultancy (LCC), can also help councils who have a current or anticipated vacancy, with a range of paid services including providing a Locum Clerk to cover any gaps or supporting you through some or all of the stages of the recruitment process.
We can help you with advertisement wording, shortlisting and interviews, selection tools and supporting your Clerk’s induction including introducing a mentor from your local SLCC branch.
For an initial discussion please email consultancy@slcc.co.uk.

Parish Clerk (also to be Responsible Financial Officer)
Council: Clanfield Parish Council
County: Hampshire
Salary: Remuneration as per NJC scales
Closing date: 05/05/2021
Parish Clerk
Council: Hook Parish Council
County: Hampshire
Salary: £33,890 to £42,821 (pro-rata agreed hours), depending on experience and qualifications, plus contributory Pension Scheme
Closing date: 06/05/2021
Deputy Clerk
Council: Hughenden Parish Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £28,672 - £31,346
Closing date: 30/04/2021 12:00
Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Bingley Town Council
County: Yorkshire
Salary: NJC scale of LC3 (scp 37), £40,876
Closing date: 23/04/2021 12:00
Full Time Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Burnham Parish Council
County: Berkshire
Salary: £40,876 - £45,859 (SCP 37 - 42)
Closing date: 15/04/2021
CiLCA Assessor (Additional)
Council: SLCC
County: Working from Home
Salary: Working on a self employed basis, paid a monthly retainer and paid per portfolio marked
Closing date: 23/04/2021 17:00
Town Clerk
Council: Wallingford Town Council
County: Oxfordshire
Salary: SCP 39 - 41, depending on qualifications and experience
Closing date: 19/04/2021 17:00
Deputy Town Clerk/RFO
Council: Newport Pagnell Town Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £44,535 to £53,926 depending on experience
Closing date: 12/04/2021