Opportunities

Meriden Parish Council seeks to appoint a Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer to start as soon as possible. The role will involve providing administrative support to ensure the efficient running of the Parish Office. Experience is desirable, but not essential.

• Can you fit in well to a friendly, high performing, committed and flexible team?
• A can-do person who will add value with the right skills to lead on projects working alongside the community.
• Are you an organizer?
• Interested in local community?
• Enjoy dealing with the unexpected?
• Do you have good IT and Accounts skills?
• Are you a good communicator?

Far more interesting than just Minutes and Agendas with lots of training sessions and mentoring support available. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA qualification) is highly desirable, or candidates should be willing to work towards obtaining it within an agreed timescale (training will be provided). The job is perfect for anyone wanting flexible work including some evenings and, that might provide a gateway to a new career path.   Working between the parish office and home based, the position is:

• Full time: approximately 37 hours per week to be worked flexibly with some evening and weekend hours.
• Attendance at the monthly Parish Council Meetings, Annual Meeting and Annual Assembly is also necessary.
• Salary is paid based on experience and qualifications £27,344 – £31,151 per annum.

Meriden Parish is a rural community with 2,762 residents on the Electoral Register. The precept is currently £61,206 per annum.

For further information contact: [email protected] or call Barbara Bland on 07767 162423 for an informal chat.

Closing Date: 24 March 2023

Interviews: week commencing 27 March 2023