Opportunities

Join Lingfield Parish Council and Make a Difference!

Who We Are:

Lingfield Parish Council is a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Lingfield and Felcourt. We are passionate about our community and are looking to reintroduce the much-loved Lingfest event, further enriching the village experience. As we continue to grow and develop, we are seeking a driven, organized, and forward-thinking individual to take on the crucial role of Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer.

The Role:

Hours: This is a part-time position, with 18 hours per week ( 3 days of 6 hours) based at the Parish Office in Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, plus a further 8 hours (totalling 26) to cover meetings, additional work and events over the year as circumstances require.

Location: Lingfield and Felcourt.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Proper Officer of the Council, managing day-to-day administration and finances.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for twice-monthly council meetings (Wednesday evenings).
• Implement council decisions and
• Maintain accurate financial records, set the budget in collaboration with the Council, and prepare end-of-year accounts.
• Handle correspondence and maintain the Council’s website and social media
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory
• Work closely with the experienced Chair of the Parish Council to plan and execute the Council’s aims and objectives, including the reintroduction of
• Collaborate with councillors and other community stakeholders to enhance the village and its events.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: Ideally, a CiLCA-qualified Parish Clerk, or someone eager to work towards this
• Experience: Administrative and financial experience is essential. A working knowledge of Local Government procedures is an advantage.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Personality: A motivated, forward-thinking individual who can build strong local partnerships and promote the interests of the community.

Why Join Us?

• Starting Salary: SCP 24-28 (£31,099 – £34,723) pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme and other

Interested?

If you’re ready to make a real impact in the community and work with a supportive Parish Council team, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact us at [email protected] or call 01342 835557.

Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply, you must complete and return an application form.