Appointment of a Clerk to the Parish Council

Part time – 13.3 hours per month

£14.60 to 15.84 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus an allowance for home working as set by HMRC.

The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Parish Council who will ensure that all statutory provisions relating to the Council are observed.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent communicator

• Be self-motivated and have a flexible attitude

• Be well-organised, able to deal with a wide range of situations and demands, and able to meet strict deadlines

• Have experience of administering meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes

• Have experience of preparing and monitoring a budget

• Have good office IT skills including MS Word and Excel

• Preferably have knowledge of the workings of Local Government or a public body

The post requires the clerk to work from home and to attend evening meetings and occasional other meetings/events.

If not already qualified (CILCA) the candidate will be expected to undertake training to qualify as a ‘Proper Officer’. This training is provided by the Society of Council Clerks (SLCC) and the Parish Council will pay for the courses and the membership.

For further information about how to apply please download the Recruitment Pack from the Parish Council website (www.astonoxon-pc.gov.uk) or email clerk@astonoxon-pc.gov.uk.

Closing Date for applications: 25th July 2025 at 5pm.

Interview Date: W/C 4th August (date and time by negotiation).                     

Required Start Date: 1st September 2025.