Opportunities

The Council seeks to appoint a Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The appointment is for an average of 24 hours per week and the salary will be as per the national recommended salary scale commensurate with experience for part time Clerks LC2 SCP 22-26 NJC (currently £27,514 – £30,984 pro rata)

The Parish Clerk is responsible for organising all meetings of the Council, publishing agendas and minutes, dealing with correspondence, maintaining the Parish Council website, line management of two grounds staff and Parish Ranger, updating the Parish Council website, liaising with other organisations and overseeing certain projects. In addition, as RFO, the Clerk will be responsible for all aspects of financial administration of the Council.

The Clerk works from home and must be computer literate. A laptop, scanner and other equipment are provided. The successful applicant ideally should be CiLCA qualified or be prepared to undertake training to obtain the qualification. Attendance at the evening meetings of the Council is a requirement of the position. Normal full council meetings take place on the first Monday of every month with Open Spaces and Finance Committee meetings held quarterly.

For further details, a copy of the job description, person specification and application form please contact the Council at [email protected].  

For an informal chat about the role please contact Councillor Elspeth Graham on the same email.

For an informal chat about the role please contact the current Clerk, Emma Curtis on the above email or by calling 01963 250015.

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The closing date for applications is Monday 5 September 2022 and interviews are planned to take place soon after.

To apply please send the application form to the above email address.