Vacancy
Parish ClErK
c/o Cllr Ian Firth (Chair), 40 Fairfield Green, Churchinford
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0781 321 4535
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0781 321 4535
Following the retirement of our long-serving Clerk, Churchstanton Parish Council is seeking a motivated and community-minded individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk / Proper Officer / Responsible Financial Officer.
Based at the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, this is a flexible, part-time position, ideally suited to someone with a background in administration and / or finance. We welcome applications from individuals with a desire to support our fantastic rural community, who are interested in local affairs and the workings of Local Government.
This role may particularly suit someone with experience in a similar position, or who is currently working with another Parish Council and seeking to extend their involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Terms
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected]
Based at the heart of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, this is a flexible, part-time position, ideally suited to someone with a background in administration and / or finance. We welcome applications from individuals with a desire to support our fantastic rural community, who are interested in local affairs and the workings of Local Government.
This role may particularly suit someone with experience in a similar position, or who is currently working with another Parish Council and seeking to extend their involvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare meeting agendas in consultation with councillors, and circulate them in line with statutory requirements.
- Attend all Parish Council meetings (usually held at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month) and produce accurate minutes and associated documentation.
- Manage correspondence, liaise with parishioners and external bodies, and respond to queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist in organising parish events and activities, as delegated by the Council.
- Act as the first point of contact for the Council and maintain effective communication with parishioners via the Council website, noticeboards and other means.
Terms
- Hours: 5+ hours per week (min), with flexible working arrangements and scope to extend as needed
- Location: Hybrid – primarily home-based, with attendance required at meetings and to post notices in Churchinford and Stapley (own transport essential)
- Pay: In line with NJC salary scales – currently £15.21 to £16.67 per hour (TBC), depending on qualifications and experience (With anticipated minimum hours equating to c. £3,650 p.a.)
- Meetings: Monthly (2nd Wednesday, 7:30pm) at Churchinford Village Hall
- Start date: ASAP
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected]
CHURCHSTANTON PARISH COUNCIL
Acting Parish Clerk: Amy Peters, Hunters Barn, Churchinford
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01823 299788
Vacancy for the co-option of one
Parish Councillor
Would you like to join the Parish Council and help make decisions about how our Parish is run?
Due to a casual vacancy that has arisen, the Parish Council currently has one Councillor vacancy for co-option.
The Parish Council is the first tier of Local Government representing our local community, delivering services to meet local needs and improving quality of life and community well-being for the benefit of all. We also have links with the District and County Councils.
If you are interested and want to find out more, speak to one of our Councillors, contact the Clerk, or come along to our next Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 8th April 2026 in Churchinford Village Hall at 7.30pm
No experience is necessary, and training is available. You can also read about what our Parish Councillors might be expected to do in the Good Councillors Guide, available by email from the Parish Clerk.
If you would like to join us, you should contact the Parish Clerk at the above address (either by post or email) for an application form. Completed application forms must be received by the Parish Clerk no later than mid-day on
Wednesday 13th May 2026. All applications received will be considered, at our Parish Council meeting later the same day when a vote will be taken to co-opt the new Parish Councillor.
To qualify, a person must be a British subject, over 18 years old and an elector; must reside within Churchstanton Parish or within three miles of it or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein or have their principal or only place of work there and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.
Acting Parish Clerk: Amy Peters, Hunters Barn, Churchinford
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01823 299788
Vacancy for the co-option of one
Parish Councillor
Would you like to join the Parish Council and help make decisions about how our Parish is run?
Due to a casual vacancy that has arisen, the Parish Council currently has one Councillor vacancy for co-option.
The Parish Council is the first tier of Local Government representing our local community, delivering services to meet local needs and improving quality of life and community well-being for the benefit of all. We also have links with the District and County Councils.
If you are interested and want to find out more, speak to one of our Councillors, contact the Clerk, or come along to our next Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 8th April 2026 in Churchinford Village Hall at 7.30pm
No experience is necessary, and training is available. You can also read about what our Parish Councillors might be expected to do in the Good Councillors Guide, available by email from the Parish Clerk.
If you would like to join us, you should contact the Parish Clerk at the above address (either by post or email) for an application form. Completed application forms must be received by the Parish Clerk no later than mid-day on
Wednesday 13th May 2026. All applications received will be considered, at our Parish Council meeting later the same day when a vote will be taken to co-opt the new Parish Councillor.
To qualify, a person must be a British subject, over 18 years old and an elector; must reside within Churchstanton Parish or within three miles of it or occupy as owner or tenant any land or premises therein or have their principal or only place of work there and must not be disqualified from holding office as a Councillor.