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.

Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Stapleford Town Council
County: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £41,591 per annum, pro rata (negotiable dependent upon experience and qualifications)
Closing date: 26/08/2022
Deputy Clerk
Council: Sandy Town Council
County: Bedfordshire
Salary: LC2 – SCP Range: 24-28 (29,174 -£32,798) inclusive (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Closing date: 12/09/2022 12:00
Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer
Council: Brinsworth Parish Council
County: South Yorkshire
Salary: LC3 Points 33 to 41 [£36,922 - £44,863] per annum, pro-rata (37 Hours per week)
Closing date: 24/08/2022
Deputy Town Clerk
Council: Newhaven Town Council
County: East Sussex
Salary: £29,174 - £32,798 Full Time (37Hrs Mon-Fri - Full Time )
Closing date: 12/09/2022 09:00
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Council: Llansteffan & Llanybri Community Council
County: Carmarthenshire
Salary: £22,183 pro-rata (£11.53 per hour - SCP 12 on LC1)
Closing date: 24/08/2022
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER
Council: Shepton Mallet Town Council
County: Somerset
Salary: SCP 29 to 31: £33,486 - £35,336 pro-rata
Closing date: 16/08/2022
Deputy Clerk
Council: Upton-upon-Severn Town Council
County: Worcestershire
Salary: NJC Scale 17 – 20 (£24,920 – £26,446 per annum pro rata)
Closing date: 19/08/2022 17:00
Deputy Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Council: Meriden Parish Council
County: Warwickshire
Salary: Salary is paid pro rata based on experience and qualifications. NJC Scale LC1 scale points 5 to 17
Closing date: 29/08/2022
Deputy Clerk
Council: Shinfield Parish Council
County: Berkshire
Salary: £28,226 to £32,798 Pro Rata (Part-time 20hrs PW, regular evening meetings required)
Closing date: 05/09/2022
Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Council: Great Torrington Town Council
County: Devon
Salary: £34,373-£36,371 (SP 30-32) per annum pro rata
Closing date: 17/08/2022 12:00
Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer
Council: Boyatt Wood Parish Council
County: Hampshire
Salary: SCP point 29 - £33,486 - SCP point 32 - £36,371
Closing date: 26/08/2022 17:00
Administrative Officer (Home Based)
Council: LGRC Associates (Local Government Resource Centre)
County: Home based
Salary: £10,135 (Pro Rata £25,000)
Closing date: 14/08/2022
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)
Council: Datchet Parish Council
County: Berkshire
Salary: Starting SCP point 29 - £33,486 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, and rising to SCP point 32 - £36,371 per annum
Closing date: 12/08/2022
Town Clerk
Council: Yateley Town Council
County: Hampshire
Salary: SCP 40 – 42 (£44,624 - £46,662 per annum) + Local Government Pension Scheme
Closing date: 19/08/2022