PART-TIME VACANCY IN AMBROSDEN
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Working from home, with attendance at monthly Parish Council meetings.
35 hours per month, with additional hours by agreement.
Salary: NALC LC2, Spinal Column Point 24 – £18.96 per hour (£7,963.20 per annum based on 35 hours per month).
Standard home-working allowance and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) included.
Ambrosden Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised individual to undertake the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the Council operates efficiently and in accordance with statutory requirements, standing orders, policies and procedures. As Responsible Financial Officer, the postholder will also be responsible for managing the Council’s finances.
Duties will include:
· Managing meetings of the Parish Council, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring actions and decisions.
· Advising the Council on procedures, governance and relevant local government legislation.
· Managing the Council’s accounts, budgets, receipts and payments, including financial reporting and audit requirements.
· Receiving and drafting correspondence as necessary.
· Managing the Council and Trust’s maintenance, utilities and insurance contracts in conjunction with councillors.
· Managing the Council’s website and social media accounts.
· Acting as the first point of contact between the Council, other local government bodies, agencies and the general public.
· Supporting the Council in delivering its responsibilities and services to the local community.
The successful applicant will:
· Have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
· Be proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital systems.
· Have good financial administration and record-keeping skills.
· Be able to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
· Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and impartiality.
· Have an interest in local government and supporting the local community.
· Have experience as a parish clerk, or similar.
Knowledge of local government legislation and parish council procedures would be an advantage.
Ideally, the postholder will hold, or be willing to work towards, the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). Appropriate training will be available.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to:
dawn.seaward@ambrosdenpc.org.uk
Closing date: To be confirmed.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the same email address.
Ambrosden Parish Council is committed to equal opportunities in employment.