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 2022 Job Vacancy Pricing and email your requirements to wayne.german@slcc.co.uk
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 consultancy@slcc.co.uk.

Deputy Town Clerk
Council: Patchway Town Council
County: South Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive rates of pay above the National Living Wage (Full Time - 37 Hours a Week)
Closing date: 27/05/2022
Executive Officer
Council: Fleet Town Council
County: Hampshire
Salary: Circa £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
Closing date: 31/05/2022 12:00
Parish Clerk
Council: Chiddingfold Parish Council
County: Surrey
Salary: £29,174 – £32,798 (SCP 24-28)
Closing date: 10/06/2022
Town Clerk
Council: Buckingham Town Council
County: Buckinghamshire
Salary: SCP 46-49 (£51,334 - £55,274) depending on experience (37 Hours per week)
Closing date: 07/06/2022 12:00
Projects Officer
Council: Elstree And Borehamwood Town Council
County: Hertfordshire
Salary: Starting salary: subject to experience c.£33,486 to £36,371 (NJC scales 29-32) (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 31/05/2022
Committee Officer
Council: Elstree And Borehamwood Town Council
County: Hertfordshire
Salary: Starting salary: subject to experience c.£24,920 (Equivalent NJC scale 17) (36 hours per week)
Closing date: 31/05/2022
Grounds Maintenance Team Member
Council: Elstree And Borehamwood Town Council
County: Hertfordshire
Salary: Starting salary: £23,080 (NJC scale 14 equivalent) (36 hours per week)
Closing date: 31/05/2022
Parish Clerk
Council: Staplehurst Parish Council
County: Kent
Salary: LC 2 above substantive SCP 29 - 32 per annum (33,486 – 36,371) inclusive (depending on experience and qualifications) and NEST Pension
Closing date: 18/05/2022 17:00
Assistant to the Clerk
Council: Illogan Parish Council
County: Cornwall
Salary: NJC scale point 5-8 (£19,312 – £20,493) pro rata,
Closing date: 31/05/2022 00:17
Council and Business Support Officer
Council: Somerset Association of Local Councils Ltd
County: Somerset
Salary: £30,984 - £32,798 pa
Closing date: 24/05/2022
Chief Executive and Town Clerk
Council: Wokingham Town Council
County: Berkshire
Salary: Local Council Scales LC4 Spinal Point 50-52 £56,658 - £60,007 (depending on experience)
Closing date: 24/05/2022 12:00