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Parish Clerk & RFO

Somerset Association

United Kingdom

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GBP 10,000 - 40,000

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An established local council is seeking a motivated individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Financial Responsible Officer. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work from home while ensuring the smooth operation of council activities. Responsibilities include managing council administration, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to fulfilling mandatory deadlines. If you are looking to make a positive impact in your community, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Flexible working hours

Laptop provided

Allowance for fixed expenses and mileage

Must be computer literate and able to use Word & Excel.
Training required for unqualified applicants towards CiLCA.

Manage all Parish Council administration and prepare agendas and minutes.
Financial record keeping and preparation of Annual Budget and Reports.

Good communication

IT Skills (Word & Excel)

Ability to work with other people

Good time management

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Computer literacy

Laptop

Posted by: Shepton Beauchamp Parish Council
Salary Grade: LC2 18-23 £15.84 to £17.29 per hour
Reports to: Full Council
Closing Date: 20/04/2025

Shepton Beauchamp Parish Council is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take up a ‘part-time’ appointment as the ‘Parish Clerk and Financial Responsible Officer’ to Shepton Beauchamp Parish Council after 31 May 2025.

Working hours & Pay: Shepton Beauchamp is a small Parish Council (Local Council Profile 2, ‘Below the Substantive Range’). Rates of pay will be based on NALC salary Spine Point 18 – 23, currently £15.84 to £17.29 per hour, subject to experience.

Role: The role involves the management of all Parish Council administration. The Clerk works from home and must be computer literate. A laptop is provided and an allowance given for fixed expenses and mileage. The role offers complete flexibility provided mandatory deadlines are fulfilled.

Parish Clerk: Attendance at the evening meetings of the Council is a requirement of the position. Council meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of every month (except for August) plus one evening Committee Meeting held every quarter. Occasional other meetings may be necessary. Responsibilities include the preparation of agendas and minutes; implementing decisions taken by the Parish Council; and dealing with all correspondence.
Financial Responsible Officer: Financial record keeping; Annual Budget and Report; preparation of the Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR).

Essential Skills: Good communication; IT Skills (Word & Excel); the ability to work with other people; good time management.

Training: Unqualified applicants will be required to attend training and work towards a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Applications: Please apply via e-mail attaching your CV with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to clerk@sheptonbeauchamp-pc.gov.uk. Potential candidates will be invited to attend a selection interview 23rd – 28th April.

Closing date for applications: 20th April 2025.

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