Opportunities

Chobham Parish Council is seeking a part-time Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer who manages its administration, personnel and finances. The position is 21 hours per week and is based at the Parish Council Office located at the Recreation Ground, Chobham. Prior Parish Clerk experience is preferable but not a necessity. Ideally, the candidate should hold the CILCA qualification or be willing to obtain it within 2 years of appointment. Attendance is required at around 18 evening meetings per year.

The successful candidate will have good verbal and written skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work on their own initiative. The role requires strong financial skills including experience of budgeting, book-keeping and year end audit. Experience of using an accounting software package is desirable. The Clerk manages 3 members of staff, the Parish Administrator, the Planning Co-Ordinator and the Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and community-minded individual who is committed to work with Councillors for the benefit of its residents.

Salary range: £15.21 per hour to £18.58 per hour is in accordance with the NALC scales dependant upon qualifications and experience. The Council offers a contributory pension scheme with NEST. Please send your CV to the clerk at [email protected].

A job description and person specification is available on the Parish Council’s website www.chobhamparishcouncil.org.

For further information please contact the Clerk on 01276 856633.