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Posted: 7th October 2024, 9:02 AM

Vacancy for Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Sunningwell Parish Council

Location: Home working with meetings in Sunningwell

Number of hours: 10 per week

Salary range: LC2 SCR 18-28 (depending on qualifications and experience) £15.21 to £19.05 per hour

Working from home allowance: £26.00 per month

Sunningwell Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to take on the role of Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. The Parish includes the villages and communities of Bayworth, Long Furlong, Sunningwell and the southern part of Boars Hill, with a population of just over 900. The Parish Council has 7 councillors and a precept of £33,000 per annum.

Key Tasks

The role involves:

• Attending and managing Parish Council meetings (held on the last Thursday of every month except August and December), including preparation of agendas, taking and preparing minutes and carrying out actions from the minutes;
• Advising the Parish Council on protocols and relevant local governmental legislation;
• Managing administration relating to the Parish Council, including record keeping, managing the review of planning applications, overseeing the implementation of projects and managing Parish Council contracts;
• Handling queries from outside organisations and parishioners, and communicating the Parish Council’s decisions;
• Preparing the annual budget, managing the Parish Council’s accounts, receipts and payments, and ensuring the smooth running of the annual external audit; and
• Ensuring that Parish Council insurance policies and risk/asset registers are kept up to date.

Skills and experience

Sunningwell Parish Council is forward-thinking, warm and friendly, and we are looking for a confident, self-motivated clerk who can work effectively as part of the team.  Key skills include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high standards of tact and diplomacy;
• Excellent administrative skills, with high standards of accuracy and numeracy; and
• A full range of IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PAYE and online banking, and an ability to manage the Council’s website.

Prior experience of working for parish councils is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have obtained a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA), although the Parish Council is willing to fund this training for the right candidate.

Training and support for the role will be provided as needed, and the current Clerk will provide detailed handover notes

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form and email it along with your CV to karen.laister@sunningwell-pc.gov.uk  Please use the same email address for informal enquiries about the role, and to obtain a copy of the job description, skills required and parish information before applying. 

The deadline for applications is 26^th October 2024, although we reserve the right to close the position sooner if we find the right candidate.

Posted: 7th October 2024, 8:12 AM

Due to the retirement of our current Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer we have a permanent, part-time vacancy (12 hours per week).

The Parish of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is located in South Oxfordshire with approximately 650 households. There are 9 very experienced members of the Parish Council.

The role involves a combination of home and office working along with attendance at Parish Council Meetings which are held in the evening of the third Tuesday of each month, with no more than 4 additional evening duties per annum.  

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. (LC2 £15.21 - £17.16 per hour) 

KEY TASKS

Ensure all legal, statutory and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed.

Prepare agendas and supporting documents for our monthly meetings and produce the resulting minutes. Deliver the actions required.

Carry out duties of Responsible Finance Officer including maintaining finance spreadsheets, dealing with invoices and on-line bank payments, annual budget preparation and submitting internal and external audits. Training will be provided if required.

Provide support on local government matters and give advice on Council policies and procedures, ensuring policies are reviewed and updated as required.

Provide administrative support to projects being undertaken by the Council.

Be the initial point of contact for all communication with parishioners.

WE ARE SEEKING:

• Someone well organised and self-motivated who is able to work independently and as part of our closely knit team.

• You will need to be computer literate as well as having a command of basic financial accounting with intermediate capability of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Flexibility is important in return for a relaxed working environment and the ability to shape your working week.

• A good communicator and empathy with our parishioners will be valued.

Closing date for applications 18^th October 2024.

Interviews to take place at a mutually convenient date and time.

Contact Gabrielle McEvoy for an application form on bcsparishcouncil@googlemail.com or telephone 01491 826968

Posted: 3rd October 2024, 10:41 AM

Posted: 30th September 2024, 10:10 AM

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for Launton Parish Council

Salary: SCP 18 – 23 dependent on qualifications and experience.

50 hours per month

Launton is a village to the east of Bicester on the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire border.

It is a vibrant village with many active community groups which the Council supports and welcomes.

The current electorate is approximately 1,155 but with some additional development already planned, it will continue to grow.  The precept is £51,592.

The Clerk’s role is to support the Parish Council in its work to enable the village – and Council – to continue to thrive.

The Council is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

The successful person will be someone who is confident, highly motivated and an excellent communicator with good organisational and administrative abilities.  They will be able to work alone but will also be comfortable taking instruction from the Council. They must be IT literate and be able to manage the Council’s website. A laptop and mobile ’phone will be provided together with any training and mentor support required.

The role is predominantly home-based with the exception of the Council meetings which are held in Launton Parish Hall on the first Thursday evening of each month.

For more information about how to apply contact the Clerk – clerk@launton-pc.gov.uk or the Chairman, Simon Turner – simon.turner@launton-pc.gov.uk and see the website at https://www.launton-pc.gov.uk/clerk-vacancy/

The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 23rd October 2024.

Posted: 13th September 2024, 12:18 PM

Moulsford Parish Council

Vacancy for Parish Clerk and RFO (part time, 8 hrs/week)

Salary LC2 grades 18-23, depending on qualifications and experience)
 £15.21-16.67

Moulsford Parish Council is looking for a village clerk, who can spare 8 hours per week to keep our parish council running smoothly. The Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Council, as well as managing the Council’s finances. 

You’ll have experience in administration or clerical work and be able to maintain accurate financial records, demonstrate a calm, organised approach to work, show attention to detail, and possess good communication and customer service skills. You should also be accustomed to using a computer, including Word processing and Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities include:

• Helping set up parish council meetings, then subsequently attending, taking minutes, and ensuring actions are followed through.

• Managing administration related to the parish council, including record keeping, managing the review of planning applications, and handling queries from outside organisations.

• Maintaining the day-to-day accounts for the parish council, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the annual external audit.

• Updating the village website, Facebook page, etc (e.g. notice of council meetings).

You will be working largely independently and should be comfortable using your initiative to deal with a wide range of issues. The majority of work can be done from home, at hours to suit you.

Prior experience of working for parish councils is preferred. The ideal candidate will have also undergone training leading to the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

If interested, please contact Sue Powell, spowell@moulsford-pc.org.uk for an informal discussion and to get a copy of the job description.

Closing date for applications 18^th Oct, 2024