Opportunities

Salary: (SCP LC3 SCP 37 – 41 £40,876 to £44,863 (pay award pending))

Hours: Full time, permanent position

Brockworth Parish Council is seeking a new Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer.

This is an exciting time to join the Council and help lead its work to support the community, as Brockworth goes through a period of significant change and growth. The Parish Clerk is responsible for all aspects of Council operations, including the duties of the Responsible Finance Officer, delivering services such as the Community Centre, Cemetery, parks and open spaces, leading a team of 8 staff, managing the delivery of council projects and initiatives, and supporting councillors in their decision making. The Council is responsible for providing a wide range of community services and facilities and has a budget of around £600,000 which includes delivering a range of exciting new projects.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, success in delivering a wide range of projects, experience working in a local government environment, managing staff, finances and services and be adept at partnership working. The ability to manage change, work flexibly, deal with the unexpected and successfully juggle priorities is essential. Applicants should be CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualified or working to achieve this within a short timescale and must be able to demonstrate relevant experience such as a track record in all aspects of service delivery and financial acumen.

This is a full-time role (37hrs a week), which involves attending regular evening meetings and working outside normal office hours. In return the Council offers a generous salary package SCP LC3 SCP 37 – 41 £40,876 to £44,863 (pay award pending)) depending on skills, qualifications and experience and the post holder is also entitled to join the NEST pension scheme.

Further information about this role and an application pack is available from our website: www.brockworth-pc.gov.uk

By email: [email protected]

Or downloadable below:

About Brockworth Parish Council

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact the current Clerk on 01452 863123

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th March 2022 at 12 noon.

Interviews are likely to be held w/c 21^st March 2022.