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.

Join the discussions on our online, professional Forum & seek advice from your colleagues

“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

More info

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

More info

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

More info

Administrator and Co-ordinator

Council: Haxby Town Council

County: North Yorkshire

Salary: Dependent on experience

Closing date: 03/01/2024 17:00

More info

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

More info

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

More info

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

More info

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

More info

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

More info