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  • The NALC/SLCC Model Contract is very out of date, we offer a more up to date generic contract written by our HR/Employment consultant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.

Heyford Park Parish Council - Administrative Assistant

Posted: 6th February 2025, 1:41 PM


Heyford Park Parish Council is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to help deliver its Neighbourhood Plan.

Hours: Initially 6hrs per week, office based, flexible hours.

Core duties: Working primarily with the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group (NPWG), servicing monthly evening meetings of the NPWG, dealing with correspondence and enquiries about the Neighbourhood Plan with the support and guidance of the Clerk, maintaining accurate records, maintaining the Neighbourhood Plan social media and web page, and other administrative duties as appropriate to this role. Attending the monthly council meeting when required, and drafting accurate minutes of the meetings if the Clerk is sick or on leave.

Skills and experience: Good written and verbal communication skills, good time management, and IT skills including Word and E-mail are required. Working in a similar role or experience of neighbourhood planning would be an advantage, as would local knowledge of Heyford Park.

Salary: £13.26 per hour - Local Government Services Scale LC1 substantive range (SCP7 – SPC12).

Benefits: Employees are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and are entitled to sick pay and a generous amount of annual leave (pro-rata).

Interview: It is expected that interviews for short listed candidates will be held sometime during the first two weeks of March.

Apply: For an informal discussion please email the Chairman, steve.cook@heyfordpark-pc.gov.uk. The job application form, job description and person specification can be obtained by emailing clerk@heyfordpark-pc.gov.uk

The deadline for applications is the end of Friday 28th February 2025

Woodstock Town Council - Environmental Warden

Posted: 3rd February 2025, 1:48 PM


WOODSTOCK TOWN COUNCIL

APPOINTMENT FOR ENVIROMENTAL WARDEN

Salary with Scale Range SCP 7 to 12

(£25,584 to £27,711 pro-rata) depending on qualifications and experience

15 hours per week with a flexible working pattern

Generous Local Government Pension Benefit

Are you passionate about maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for the community? Woodstock Town Council is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Environmental Warden to join our team. This key role is responsible for the upkeep of various council-managed properties, including cemeteries, playgrounds, water meadows, and more. You will play a vital part in preserving the beauty and safety of public spaces and ensuring they are ready for community use.

In addition to maintaining outdoor areas, the Environmental Warden will provide caretaking support and cover for the main caretaker during their absence. Your work will directly contribute to fostering a sense of community pride and creating spaces where everyone can enjoy nature and local events.

Proven experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, or gardening. Basic knowledge of caretaking duties, including cleaning, maintenance, and security. Ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance. Qualifications in maintenance are desirable, or a willingness to undertake relevant training and certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the environment and your community. As an Environmental Warden with the Woodstock Town Council, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of helping to maintain spaces that are central to local life. We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

You can view the job description here: https://woodstock-tc.gov.uk/job-vacancies/

Please submit your CV, application form, and recruitment monitoring form via email to clerk@woodstock-tc.gov.uk or by post to Town Hall, Market Place, Woodstock OX20 1SL.

Please note that this position is being re-advertised, and previous applicants should not reapply.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th February 2025.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday, 11th March 2025.

 

Kennington Parish Council - Clerk and RFO

Posted: 30th January 2025, 2:27 PM


Applications are invited for the position of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Kennington Parish Council. This is a permanent, part-time position for 24 hours per week, working from home and to include some evening meetings, including monthly Parish Council meetings. The Clerk provides administrative support to the Council, and is the Responsible Financial Officer, with the administration of Council finances.


Duties include:
? Managing the monthly meetings of the Council including preparing the agenda, taking the minutes, monitoring actions and decisions. There will also be attendance of meetings for committees.
? Ensuring all planning applications are considered at the Planning Committee meetings and submitting responses to the District Council.
? Managing the Parish Council’s finances, preparing the monthly accounts and reconciliation, payment of invoices, banking, end of year accounts, submission of accounts for external audit, VAT reclaim on a quarterly basis, preparing for budget review and precept.
? Managing a number of village contracts and any other goods and services as may be required from time to time by the Council.
? Line management responsibilities for other council staff.
? Dealing with a variety of correspondence and public notices.


Candidates must possess a high standard of oral and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office software (particularly Word and Excel), be capable of working independently without supervision and have the ability to deal with a range of issues. Experience in a similar role or knowledge of local councils would be an advantage but is not essential.

This position is paid at NJC Scale Points 18-23 (£30,559 - £33,366 pro rata; actual salary £18,122 - £19,781), depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date for Applications: Noon on Friday 28 February 2025. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4 March 2025 and Wednesday 5 March 2025.
A job description and person specification are available on the website at https://kennington-pc.gov.uk/vacancy-clerk-and-responsible-financial-officer/

Please contact the Chair or Clerk if you have any questions.
Chair: Alan Cobb, alan.cobb@kennington-pc.gov.uk – 07988 617681
Clerk: Anne Feather, clerk@kennington-pc.gov.uk - 01865 421126

Black Bourton Parish Council - Clerk and RFO

Posted: 30th January 2025, 2:25 PM


Required from February/March 2025

We are looking for a clerk to play a pivotal role in the development of our Parish Council. Applicants may already be an experienced clerk or someone with suitable skills and commitment who is prepared to undergo training which could be provided if required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, initiative and commitment to the council and its aims, You will need to be able to manage your time well and possess good communication skills.

The Parish Clerk role involves various administration tasks including dealing with queries from members of the public.

Advising the Parish Councillors on procedural and legal matters, by keeping up to date with legislation and legal council updates.

Parish Council meetings (5-10 annually) agenda and briefings preparation and circulation in advance; notification to the village of upcoming meetings; minute taking at meetings, including agreed actions and follow ups (to be circulated as soon as possible, within 7 days); notifying WODC of PC input to planning applications matters.
There may also be additional extraordinary meetings that may be required. Ongoing management and updating of the PC website and a new Facebook page.

Ensuring insurances are up to date. Booking ROSPA Playground Inspections and any required playground repairs.

As RFO you would be responsible for managing the council’s finances.

Maintain and monitor a list of outstanding actions arising from Parish Council meetings and decisions taken between meetings and prompting councillors so that those actions are completed in a timely manner.

Parish Council laptop is provided.  Storage of some files and minute books is necessary.

Hours currently 18 per month to include currently 5-10 evening meetings per annum.  Salary scale  LC1 scp 13 (£14.60) to 17 (£15.58) depending on experience. Annual Review of both hours and salary.  Working from home allowance payable.

Closing date Friday February 20th 2025     For more information and/or to apply please email   council chair Andrew Lanham: bbpc.ala@gmail.com

 

Fulbrook Parish Council - Clerk and RFO

Posted: 30th January 2025, 2:01 PM


 

Required from February 2025

We are looking for a clerk to play a pivotal role in the development of our Parish Council. Applicants may already be an experienced clerk or someone with suitable skills and commitment who is prepared to undergo training which could be provided if required

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, initiative and commitment to the council and its aims, You will need to be able to manage your time well and possess good communication skills,

The Parish Clerk role involves various administration tasks including dealing with queries from members of the public.

Advising the Parish Councillors on procedural and legal matters, by keeping up to date with legislation and legal council updates.

Parish Council meetings (10 annually) agenda and briefings preparation and circulation in advance; notification to the village of upcoming meetings; minute taking at meetings, including agreed actions and follow ups (to be circulated as soon as possible, within 7 days); notifying WODC of PC input to planning applications matters.
There may also be additional extraordinary meetings that may be required. Ongoing management and updating of the PC website and a new Facebook page.

Ensuring insurances are up to date. Booking ROSPA Playground Inspections and any required playground repairs.

As RFO you would be responsible for managing the council’s finances.

Maintain and monitor a list of outstanding actions arising from Parish Council meetings and decisions taken between meetings and prompting councillors so that those actions are completed in a timely manner.

Parish Council laptop is provided.  Storage of some files and minute books is necessary.

Hours currently 24 per month to include currently 10 evening meetings per annum.  Salary scale  LC1 scp 13 (£13.97) to 17 (£14.95) depending on experience. Annual Review of both hours and salary.  Working from home allowance payable

Closing date Friday 28 February 2025       For more information and/or to apply please email   council chair: malcolm.allsop@icloud.com

Henley Town Council - Estate Manager

Posted: 23rd January 2025, 12:16 PM


£42,708 to £50,788 + very generous pension

Full-time (part-time considered)

 

The Estate Manager is responsible for all aspects of the effective management of the Council’s portfolio of buildings and other built assets, including: long-term maintenance planning; managing facilities staff; monitoring and improving health & safety; managing all building budgets; ensuring a high standard of service for building users, tenants, and licencees; managing external contractors; and working in partnership with the Parks team to provide mutual support.

 

For more information, go to https://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies

Henley Town Council - Deputy Clerk / Planning & Projects Manager

Posted: 23rd January 2025, 12:15 PM


£42,708 to £50,788 FTE + very generous pension

30 hours per week (full-time considered)

 

The postholder is a member of the Senior Management Team. They manage the Planning & Projects Team, which oversees all matters relating to planning and planning policy; projects to tackle the climate and nature emergencies; and administering major capital projects.

In their role as Deputy Clerk, they are responsible for providing cover in the absence of the Clerk, including providing procedural advice to members and staff, and making urgent decisions that would usually be taken by the Town Clerk.

 

For more information, go to https://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies

Harwell Parish Council - Clerk & RFO

Posted: 20th January 2025, 11:31 AM


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: 14th February 2025.

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.