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

Posted: 2nd May 2025, 8:27 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 or email bletchpc@gmail.com.

Applications by email please, to the Chairman, Cllr. Dan Robins danr968@gmail.com

Interviews will be held in May 2025 and the successful applicant will be notified prior to the Council meeting on 28th May 2025. It is expected that the successful candidate will commence in role from the beginning of June 2025, and that a transitional period, working with the retiring Clerk, is likely for 1 month to ensure a seamless handover.

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

Posted: 24th April 2025, 11:28 AM

Baldons Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated, proactive individual for the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). This is an exciting opportunity and would suit a community-minded individual who has the relevant experience to undertake an interesting and varied post within an active Parish Council.

The role requires someone with the confidence and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of individuals from the local and wider communities. The ideal candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, be computer literate and also have the ability to work on their own initiative. Strong financial management and organisational skills are required, together with a positive outlook.

While the work is predominantly home-based, the Clerk/RFO will be expected to attend council meetings, which take place at the village hall every other month plus the Annual Parish Meeting.

There will be a comprehensive handover and training available.

The work involves on average 6 hours work per week (approximately 4 hours Clerk/2 hours RFO) at £16.37 per hour (SCP 20 of NALC scale), however, the workload can be variable.

If this sounds of interest to you, please contact the Clerk by email clerk@baldonspc.org or mobile 07759 311335 for a job description and application form.

Closing date: Friday 16th May 2025 

Posted: 17th April 2025, 4:04 PM

The Woodstock Town Council is looking for a passionate Environmental Warden to join our team! This exciting role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with the community, and making a meaningful impact on our local environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please email your application to clerk@woodstock-tc.gov.uk or post it to Town Hall, Market Place, Woodstock, OX20 1SL by 12 noon on Tuesday, 13^th May 2025. Please note that suitable candidates may be considered before the deadline.

Interviews will be held during the week starting Monday, 19th May 2025.

Download the application documents from the Town Council website: Job vacancies – Woodstock Town Council

Posted: 17th April 2025, 4:03 PM

The Woodstock Town Council is looking for a passionate Responsible Finance Officer to join our team! This exciting role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with numbers, engaging with the community, and making a meaningful impact on our local environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We are offering 18.5 hours per week, with the option to increase to 25 hours per week.

To apply, please email your application to clerk@woodstock-tc.gov.uk or post it to Town Hall, Market Place, Woodstock, OX20 1SL by 12 noon on Tuesday, 13^th May 2025. Please note that suitable candidates may be considered before the deadline. The salary is negotiable and will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Interviews will be held during the week starting Monday, 19^th May 2025.

Download the application documents from the Town Council website: Job vacancies – Woodstock Town Council

Posted: 10th April 2025, 11:55 AM

Shrivenham Parish Council and the Viscountess Barrington’s Trust
Clerk to the Council and Secretary to the Trust
The Memorial Hall, Highworth Road, Shrivenham
Hours: 21 hours per week
£ salary (range) Grade 29-32 £38,626 - £41,511 pro rata
Pension scheme

Shrivenham is a larger parish in the western Vale with an electorate of over 2500. The Parish Council is also sole managing trustee of the Viscountess Barrington’s Trust which is a registered charity and is responsible for the Memorial Hall, Sports Pavilion and Recreation Ground.

We are seeking a Clerk to the Council and Secretary to the Trust. You will be a professional officer employed by the Council and the Trust to manage its activities and provide professional advice. You will support the Council and the Trust before, during and after meetings, preparing councillors and Trustees for their decision-making role and putting their decisions into practice. As their Proper officer, you will protect the Council and the Trust as a corporate body.

As Proper Officer of the Council and the Trust you will be under a statutory duty to carry out all the functions of both the local authority and the charity, and in particular to serve or issue all the notifications required by law. The Clerk/Secretary is expected to advise the Council and the Trust on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of the Authority and Charity's activities and in particular to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions. The Clerk/Secretary will be accountable to the Council and the Trust for the effective management of all its staff and resources and will report to them as and when required.
Qualities

You will have strong literacy and numeracy skills, with management experience and ideally a knowledge of local government. Previous experience as a Clerk or a Secretary to a Charity is preferred but full training will be given. You will have experience of Committee Management including the development of agenda and minutes. You will need to be self-reliant, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

Excellent IT and communication skills will be necessary.
You will be required to attend evening meetings at least once a month.

How to apply – Please sent your CV to clerk@shrivenham.org . For more information or an informal chat about the role, please telephone Julia Evans on 01793 782925.
Deadline for applications 5pm on Friday 9th May 2025.
Interview date w/c 19th May 2025.

Posted: 10th April 2025, 8:34 AM

Appleford is a small friendly village located four miles north of Didcot. The Parish Council has a precept of approximately £22k per year to support ongoing village services including the Village Hall, Recreation Ground and playground, serving a population of around 360 people. This is a varied and interesting position, noting the number of major infrastructure and development challenges ongoing.

Please see website for more details: https://appleford-pc.gov.uk/

This is primarily a home-based position, typically requiring 8-10 hours per week (32-40 hours pcm.) requiring in-person attendance of Parish Council meetings each month at Appleford Village Hall.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications (e.g., CiLCA) and experience and referenced to the scale LC2 SCP 21-25 (£16.65 per hour - £18.26 p/h).

The Council seeks an experienced Clerk and will provide training and support for any aspects of the role that an applicant may not be familiar with.
Key skills include excellent communication, a high standard of accuracy and numeracy, good administrative organisation, tact and diplomacy.
A full range of IT skills including the use of Word, Excel, PAYE and online banking is also required.
Experience of local government or Parish Council work would be an advantage.

The key duties of the Clerk are:
? attending and supporting 5 Appleford-on-Thames Councillors (resident volunteers) at monthly Parish Council meetings in Appleford Village Hall (OX14 4PF).
? preparing meeting agendas and minutes and statutory returns
? following up and actioning Council resolutions
? dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence
? administering bank account (on-line), including payments & receipts
? preparing budgets, annual accounts, and precept application
? maintaining records, key documentation and monitoring compliance.

For more information, please contact Victoria Shepherd (Chair) by email at applefordpressings@gmail.com or by phone - 077 960 43 960
Application deadline: 1st May 2025.
Starting date: As soon as possible to support handover from the current Clerk.

Posted: 18th March 2025, 11:13 AM

DEPUTY CLERK

Job Title: Deputy Town Clerk

Place of Work: The Old Police Station, High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6HB

Reports to: Town Clerk

Salary: LC2 SCP 18 - 23; £30,559-£33,366 (pro rata)

Status: Permanent Contract

Days of week / hours: Monday to Friday (to be agreed), with flexibility required for evening meetings

Hours of work: 16 hours a week, with flexibility due to the demands of the role

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be CiLCA / FiLCA qualified, but consideration will be given to a suitable candidate willing to study. Local government experience would be an advantage

Job Summary: To support the Town Clerk to ensure that the decisions of the Town Council are carried out, with particular responsibility for committee administration, facilities management and to deputise in the Town Clerk’s absence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deputise for the Town Clerk as Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer and carry out the statutory and delegated functions of the Town Clerk in their absence as required.
2. Assist the Town Clerk in implementing the decisions of the Council and its Committees specifically:

• ensuring that the statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed
• to maintain and monitor the Council’s policy framework
• to assist in the design and promotion of policies of the Council that respond to community need and expectation
• collate information to assist Councillors where necessary, including representation on outside bodies
• to assist the Town Clerk in monitoring complaints and Freedom of Information requests and ensure that these are being dealt with within the agreed timescales; to chase up actions where needed and provide administrative support if needed
• to carry out such research and projects as directed by the Town Clerk

3. Deal with enquiries from the members of the public and Town Councillors
4. Provide support in the organisation and delivery of public and civic events
5. To manage the Council’s Committee Support function by:

• Managing the work plans for each Committee
• Managing the agenda preparation process for all committees and Council, in liaison with the Town Clerk and relevant Committee Chairman
• Attending and minuting meetings of the Council and other committees as directed by the Town Clerk
• Preparing an annual schedule of meetings, including the agenda preparation timetable for approval and subsequent publication on the Council’s website
• Prepare annual reports such as appointments to committees and outside bodies for approval at the Annual Town Council Meeting

6. To compile a yearly calendar of meetings, including information regarding the dates that agendas and minutes will be published for Councillors and once approved, publish on the Council’s website
7. Under the direction of the Town Clerk and/or the Council and in line with the Communications Policy, maintain and keep updated the Town Council website and ensure that the Council’s social media feeds are kept up to date and ensure that a Council response is given, where appropriate, in line with the Council’s adopted policy
8. To produce press releases, in line with the Communications Policy and in consultation with the Town Clerk and any relevant Councillors, and photos for public consumption to promote the Council and maintain its high public profile
9. In conjunction with the Town Clerk and/or Chairman of Council, liaise with local press and media to maximise promotional opportunities on behalf of the Council
10. To assist with the efficient running of the Town Clerk’s office, reviewing and monitoring systems, processes and procedures and updating where appropriate to ensure best practices are exercised and maintained
11. To attend training courses relevant to the role, as required by Council
12. Undertake other duties, tasks and projects as required by the Town Clerk commensurate with the level of the post as necessary
13. Any other duties which the Council may determine from time to time

Closing date for applications: Friday 9 May 2025

Interviews will take place between Monday 19 May and Monday 2 June 2025

For more information or to apply, please contact the Clerk at:clerk1@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk