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]