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 2022-2023.
Download the National Terms and Conditions Agreement.
View the 2023 Job Vacancy Pricing and email your requirements to [email protected]
Please note: due to the high demand on this service, there is a minimum turnaround of 48 hours on all job advertisements.
“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 [email protected].
Chief Executive & Responsible Financial Officer
Council: London Colney Parish Council
County: Hertfordshire
Salary: SCP 38 – 42 (£46,464 - £50,512 per annum)
Closing date: 15/01/2024 09:00
Town Clerk
Council: Redruth Town Council
County: Cornwall
Salary: SCP 48-52, £57,854 - £64,335 (37 hrs p.w.)
Closing date: 08/01/2024 09:00
Director of Resources
Council: Chippenham Town Council
County: Wiltshire
Salary: SCP 55 – 57, £70,385 – £74,415 per annum, SCP 55 – 57 + Essential car user allowance £1,239
Closing date: 15/12/2023
Administrator and Co-ordinator
Council: Haxby Town Council
County: North Yorkshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing date: 03/01/2024 17:00
Chief Executive Officer
Council: Newbury Town Council
County: Berkshire
Salary: LC4 Substantive – SCP 50-54 p/a (currently £60,856 - £68,356 inclusive) (depending on experience and qualifications)
Closing date: 17/12/2023
Deputy Town Clerk
Council: Ross-on-Wye Town Council
County: Herefordshire
Salary: SCP 28 - 32 (£36,648 - £40,221)
Closing date: 01/12/2023 12:00
Full Time Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Burnham Parish Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £45,441 - £54,017 (SCP 37 - 45) Plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Closing date: 06/12/2023
Chief Executive and Responsible Finance Officer
Council: Thornbury Town Council
County: South Gloucestershire
Salary: SCP LC3 42-45, £50,512- £54,017
Closing date: 01/01/2024 17:00
Chief Executive Officer (Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer)
Council: Kidderminster Town Council
County: Worcestershire
Salary: Salary: SCP 50 - 54: £60,856 - £68,356 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Closing date: 01/12/2023