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- The NALC/SLCC Model Contract is very out of date, we offer a more up to date generic contract written by our HR/Employment consultant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.
Stadhampton Parish Council - Clerk / RFO
Posted: 1st December 2024, 10:49 AM
Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) Wanted
This is a flexible part time role working from home that is varied and interesting.
Hours: 7.5 per week worked flexibly
Core duties are supporting the monthly meeting (maximum 11 per year) and the duties of a Council, preparing the agenda for and taking minutes at council meetings, dealing with correspondence and enquiries from the public, providing independent advice and support, managing the Council's website and Facebook page and managing the council’s finances and preparing its annual accounts.
Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided for all aspects of the role throughout the first year in post if needed.
Salary is negotiable based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. From LC1 substantive (SCP 8-12 £12.84 - £13.73 per hour) if not in possession of CILCA qualification, to LC1 above substantive range (SCP13 - 17 £13.97- £14.95 per hour if CILCA qualified, or on obtaining the full qualification plus £26.00 per month working from home allowance.
Interview: It is expected that interviews for short listed candidates will be held flexibly in week commencing 16th December 2024, and on a rolling programme thereafter.
Apply: For an information pack, or for an informal discussion on the role, please email clerk@stadhampton-pc.gov.uk or ring on 07717 134606 until 23/12/24. The deadline for initial applications is 13/12/24.
Thereafter please contact the Chairman at cllrfitzgerald@stadhampton-pc.gov.uk
Stoke Row Parish Council - Clerk and RFO
Posted: 1st December 2024, 10:48 AM
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Home Based with meetings in Stoke Row |
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Hours 20 Hours per month [With extra hours possible if workload high] |
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Salary Range Spine 21 to 27 £16.02 to £18.58 per hour £347.10 to £402.56 per month dependant on experience Working from home allowance £26.00 per month |
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Key Tasks Ensure that the council conducts its business lawfully Administer all the council's paperwork and governance (including policies) Ensure that meeting papers are properly prepared and the public is aware of meeting times Responsible for the financial affairs of the council Communicate the council's decisions Oversee the implementation of projects Keep property registers and other legal documents Maintain up to date training/qualifications Public engagement, transparency and accountability Help to ensure the PC maintains a value added approach to the Parish and Parishioner’s Ensure that the PC website is brought up to date on a regular basis, recognising that the Website is the major source of information on all matters Stoke Row PC – SODC- OCC for our Parishioners
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Qualities Must hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration or be prepared to work towards obtaining it on appointment within 3 years of commencement of employment Literacy and numeracy education/training/experience which demonstrates high literacy and numeracy skills Demonstrable experience of formal Committee work, agenda preparation and minute taking. Experience of budget setting, monitoring processes, controls and financial management. reports Experience of dealing with the public and working on own initiative Ability to form and maintain sound working relationships IT literate with sound working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and Windows packages. Prepared to work varied hours to meet the needs of the post. Enthusiastic with innovative qualities.
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How to apply Please supply CV to clerk@stokerowpc.gov.uk Phone 01491681905 Roger Clayson for informal discussions if wished Interviews will be held at a time to suit applicants.
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Town Market Manager - Wantage Town Council
Posted: 1st December 2024, 10:48 AM
25 Hours per week; semi flexible working arrangements.
SCP 25 £35,235 (pro rata).
Wantage is a Market Town by Charter which was granted in the 14th Century. We have a bustling and vibrant market every Wednesday and Saturday, and we hold occasional artisan markets in conjunction with other Town Centre events.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Town Market Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the town market. The Market Manager will play a key role in supporting the market traders, enhancing the market’s vibrancy, and managing the logistics and growth of the market. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement, local food systems, and sustainable commerce.
The Town Market Manager will be responsible for ensuring the market runs smoothly, providing excellent customer service, and implementing initiatives that increase market foot traffic, vendor participation, and overall market profitability.
Good communication skills are essential, as you will be dealing with a wide range of people including market traders, the general public and local authority officers. Previous experience of market management would be an advantage.
Early morning work will be required on market days.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday 16th December 2024.
For more information please email the Clerk: clerk@wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk
Tetsworth Parish Council - Clerk/RFO
Posted: 1st December 2024, 10:48 AM
TETSWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER WANTED
Seeking job flexibility? Wanting to work from home?
Tetsworth Parish Council is looking for a parish clerk to support its activities.
The job is mainly home-based but includes at least 11 council meetings a year. It is part-time (14 hours a week) at a starting salary of £17.29/hr plus £10/month for working from home. The Council will also make the statutory NI and pension contributions.
The job includes:
- Supporting the council in carrying out its duties, and implementing its decisions.
- Providing independent advice and support, including managing the Council's website.
- Preparing the agenda for and taking minutes at council meetings.
- Dealing with correspondence and enquiries from the public.
- Managing the council’s finances and preparing its annual accounts.
Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided throughout the first year in post if needed.
If you would like to apply for this post, please send a brief resumé by email to clerk@tetsworthparishcouncil.co.uk by 31st December 2024. If you would like more information first or have any questions, contact Paul Carr at paul.tetsworthpc@gmail.com or on 07523 907741 or 07545 323317
Harwell Parish Council - Clerk & RFO
Posted: 14th November 2024, 1:30 PM
STAFF VACANCY
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
The Parish of Harwell is located in the District of Vale of White Horse, approximately 2 miles west of Didcot with an Electoral Roll circa 2500.
Applications are invited for the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This is an office / site based, part time, permanent vacancy for 20 hours per week (plus up to 5 hours overtime if required). Some hours may be worked from home with the agreement of the council.
The role involves approximately 2 evening meetings per month (the Council meets on Tuesday evenings). A parish council laptop and mobile phone will be provided, in addition to the Council equipment for use at the Council Offices.
For any candidate with no previous experience of Parish Councils 25 hours + 5 overtime/week if required is offered dropping to 20hours + 5 after 6months, but an extension will be considered by the Council if requested.
Salary offered is pro rata to the national scale LC2 (18-23) of between £30,559 and £33,366 a year for a full time (37 hrs a week) equivalent. The Parish Council currently enrols employees in the NEST pension scheme.
The successful candidate will either already hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification or be willing to gain it within 2 years appointment. The Clerk plays an integral role in serving the parishioners of the Civil Parish of Harwell and will be responsible to the parish council as a corporate body.
For further information, an application pack is available to download at https://www.HarwellParish.gov.uk/ or please contact the present Clerk by emailing Clerk@HarwellParish.gov.uk.
Closing date: 16th December 2024.
Applicants are requested to submit a completed application form (available directly from the clerk, or download from the website), and will also include a C.V. and covering letter. Applications should be marked confidential and for the attention of the Parish Clerk. Candidates will be interviewed the following week.