SLCC | Deputy Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Council: Waterbeach Parish Council

County: Cambridgeshire

Salary: LC2, SCP25-29 subject to experience and qualifications, plus Pension (to be negotiated)

Closing date: 13/06/2025 17:00

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Deputy Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Applications must be returned by 13/06/2025 17:00

APPOINTMENT OF F/T DEPUTY CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

Waterbeach Parish Council is seeking to appoint a forward thinking and proactive Deputy Clerk/RFO to support the Council’s operations. The Deputy Clerk/RFO will have responsibility for supporting and, at times, deputising, for the Clerk to the Council, in ensuring the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with staff and elected members to help develop existing services.

The Deputy Clerk will also serve as the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer and manage the legal and financial demands of that role with integrity and transparency. The Clerk will have full oversight of the financial management of the Council but day to day management of the finances will be the Deputy Clerks role.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have relevant experience with either a track record of service in Parish Councils or Local Government or transferable skills and qualities. A demonstrable commitment to public service is essential, being motivated, community focused, and possess sound communication, IT and organisational skills is a must.

Candidates would ideally have a solid knowledge of local government law and procedures. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is desirable but the right candidate would commence this qualification while in post after 12 months following appointment. Candidates should have evidence of accounting experience and an accounting qualification is highly desirable. An informal conversation with the Locum Clerk is open to all prospective candidates.

Attendance at monthly evening meetings and quarterly Finance Committee meetings will be required.

Waterbeach Parish Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.