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 2020-2021.
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.
Senior Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (Part-time)
Council: Radyr & Morganstown Community Council
County: Cardiff
Salary: NJC scale point 24 to 28 (£28,672 to £32,234 pro-rata, subject to pay award for 2021/22)
Closing date: 20/12/2021
Part-time Clerk and Finance Officer
Council: Quainton Parish Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: From a national pay scheme based on experience plus facilities allowance
Closing date:
Finance Manager
Council: Devizes Town Council
County: Wiltshire
Salary: Between £17,561.49 to £18,743.92 pa, with pay review pending
Closing date: 15/12/2021 17:00
Activity Centres Manager/Deputy Town Clerk
Council: Bradley Stoke Town Council
County: South Gloucestershire
Salary: NJC Scale 29 - 32: £32,910 - £35,745 per annum (NJC pay award pending) Starting salary dependent upon experience & qualification
Closing date: 10/01/2022
Town Clerk/RFO
Council: Broseley Town Council
County: Shropshire
Salary: SCP 42 – 45 (£45,859 – £49,213) dependent on experience and qualifications (30 hours per week)
Closing date: 31/12/2021
Deputy Town Clerk
Council: Lytchett Minster and Upton Town Council
County: Dorset
Salary: LC3 SCP 33-38 (£36,922-£41,881 pro rata) (pay award pending) (plus Local Government Pension Scheme)
Closing date: 23/12/2021 12:00
Committee Clerk
Council: Buckingham Town Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £20,092 - £22,183 (SCP 7-12) 16 hours pro-rata
Closing date: 20/12/2021 09:00
Projects Officer
Council: Helston Town Council
County: Cornwall
Salary: £31,346 - £32,910 pa
Closing date: 10/12/2021 12:00
County Officer
Council: Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Association of Local Councils
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: SCP 35 – 39, £38,890 – £42,821 FTE (pay award pending), depending on the applicant’s qualification and experience
Closing date: 16/12/2021
Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Council: Wimborne Minster Town Council
County: Dorset
Salary: SCP 39–45 £42,821 - £49,213 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) + Local Government Pension Scheme
Closing date: 10/12/2021 17:00
Assistant Town Clerk
Council: Higham Ferrers Town Council
County: Northamptonshire
Salary: SCP 19 -23 (£25,481 to £27,741) The position is subject to Pension auto-enrolment
Closing date: 10/12/2021
Town Clerk
Council: Olney Town Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £35,745 to £38,890 negotiable depending on qualifications and experience (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 17/12/2021