Job Vacancies & Jobs Wanted
If your council has a vacancy or anticipates having a vacancy OALC has a number of resources which can assist your council:
- A template for the advert to ensure your council provides all the necessary information including a job and person specification
- Information on salary scales
- A step by step guide to recruitment
- The NALC/SLCC Model Contract is very out of date, we offer a more up to date generic contract written by our HR/Employment consultant
- NALC publication Being a Good Employer (in members area of the website)
- Access to OALC HR/Employment consultant for advice or an independent job evaluation (chargeable service) which we would advise if your current clerk has been in post some years
- Library of employment briefings (in members area of the website)
If your council would like to advertise a vacancy please contact OALC - info@oalc.org.uk
There is no charge to member councils if they wish to advertise vacancies here on our website and in our monthly Update.
Bletchingdon - Parish Clerk/RFO
Posted: 5th June 2025, 8:52 AM
Bletchingdon Parish Council invites applications for the position of Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer.
The Clerk is responsible for administration and finance, including preparation of agendas and minutes, book-keeping, preparing and maintaining budgets, and liaising with local organisations. The monthly Council meeting is held in the evening on the last Wednesday of each month. Occasionally additional meetings may be held if circumstances dictate. The role is expected to occupy about 10 hours per week/40 hours per month, working mainly from the Parish Office in the Village Hall.
Candidates will have experience using email for communication, and MS Excel and MS Word for general documentation, for which a laptop computer with MS Office installed will be provided. They will be self-motivated and organised, and able to work to deadlines. Previous relevant experience would be an advantage, but not necessary as training can be made available.
The position is salaried in the range £15.84 to £17.29 per hour depending on experience, paid quarterly. For more details of the job, please contact the current Clerk: Fiona Mason on 01869 351967, email clerk@bletchingdon-pc.org.uk or see the website for more details.
Applications by email please, to the Chairman, Cllr. Dan Robins dan.robins@bletchingdon-pc.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2025.
Wootton by Woodstock Parish Council - Clerk and RFO
Posted: 19th May 2025, 12:20 PM
Wootton Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post is part time, 15 hours per month, working mainly from home. The hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings. Meetings take place in Wootton by Woodstock village hall every 2 months. The village has a population of about 600 and the council has 7 members.
The salary is within the NJC salary scale range SCP13 - SCP23 (£13.97 - £16.67 per hour). Actual salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Main duties include:
- acting as advisor to the Chair and council, keeping track of regulations and changes to governance
- creating agendas alongside the Chair
- minute taking, and managing the correspondence and filing.
- updating the council website with information about the Council’s meeting, decisions etc.
The role of Responsible Financial Officer includes management of the Council’s financial affairs, including the accounts, payments and receipts, and managing the financial records.
The Parish Council would prefer the successful applicant to take on the roles of both Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Ideally we are seeking someone with a few years’ experience and who has undertaken training and is CILCA qualified. However, we are happy to consider someone newer to the role who is keen to be trained. The ability to work independently, and to be capable with IT and financial matters such as budgeting is important.
The starting date will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Council.
Further details are available from the Parish Clerk at clerkwpc0@gmail.com or francesbates.wpc@gmail.com
The closing date for applications is 30th June 2025
Cuddesdon and Denton Parish Council - Clerk and RFO
Posted: 12th May 2025, 3:02 PM
CUDDESDON AND DENTON PARISH COUNCIL
VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK
The Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post is part time, averaging five hours per week, working mainly from home. The hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings.
The salary is within the NJC salary scale range SCP13 - SCP23 (£13.97 - £16.67 per hour). Actual salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
The Clerk should be available to attend Council meetings which are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.
The successful applicant must be IT literate. Computer equipment will be supplied.
The Clerk stores Council equipment and files securely at their home address.
Duties will include acting as advisor to the council, minute taking, and managing the correspondence and filing. The Clerk is also responsible for maintenance of the village website.
The role of Responsible Financial Officer includes management of the Council’s financial affairs, including the accounts, payments and receipts, and managing the financial records.
The Parish Council would prefer the successful applicant to take on the roles of both Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
Training is available where appropriate.
The starting date will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Council.
An application form, job specification and contract of employment are available from the Parish Clerk at cuddesdon.dentonpc@gmail .com
Wallingford Town Council - Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
Posted: 1st May 2025, 2:03 PM
Wallingford Town Council Town Clerk/Responsible Finance
Officer In rural Oxfordshire
Salary: SCP of SCP 44 - 46 LC3 £54,071 £56,078 dependent on holding the CiLCA Qualification
Wallingford is an historic and beautiful market town in Oxfordshire, with a population of around 7,500 and an annual budget of around £ 680,885.
The Town is served by a politically independent Town Council which is looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Town Clerk.
The Council needs a Clerk who can manage the Council's statutory requirements, lead the staff team and promote the interests of the town by forging strong partnerships within the community. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with a 'can do' attitude, who can demonstrate strong governance other management including line management of s skills combined with the ability to think strategically.
The successful candidate will hold, or be prepared to complete, the Certificate in Local Council Administration.
Pivotal to the success of the Council, this role is an exciting opportunity. We offer excellent benefits including the local government pension scheme and, for the right candidate, support with relocation costs. The post is full time (37 hours per week), and will require some evening working and we would be pleased to consider proposals for flexible working. As an employer we are committed to equality of opportunity for all our residents and staff.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13 June 2025 we aim to hold interviews Wednesday 25 June or Monday 30 June 2025. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Applications should be made by submitting an application form and covering letter addressed to Karen Crowhurst – Locum Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer Application forms are available from our website www.wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephoning 01491 835373
The deadline for applications to be received by noon on Friday 13 June 2025