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Breckland
East Tuddenham Parish Council
East Tuddenham Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The position is home based and involves working 5 hours per week, flexibly, including attendance at the eleven Parish Council meetings that are held during the year.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the Parish Council website
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboards
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council decisions
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with District and County Councillors
- Advising the Council
The successful candidate should be suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration) have good IT and organisational skills. The salary will be paid in line with NALC guidelines and according to experience.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter, with details why you would be suitable to easttuddenhamclerk@gmail.com or for more information see our website https://www.easttuddenhamparishcouncil.org.uk
Closing date Friday 1 September 2023.
Mileham Parish Council
Vacancy at Mileham Parish Council for a Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
You will be responsible for preparing agenda’s, recording minutes, carrying out the Council’s instructions, advising Council and overall management of the Council’s accounts.
The post is for 4 hours per week which includes attendance at 10 Council meetings per year. Paid overtime will be available, where required.
Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given. Pay will be in line with nationally recognised guidelines and according to experience and qualifications.
Support and training will be provided.
Visit our website (https://www.milehampc.info) for a job description and to find out more about us.
To apply send your CV and covering letter to the pcmileham@gmail.com
Closing date: Friday 29 September 2023.
Old Buckenham Parish Council
Clerk and RFO
Old Buckenham Parish Council are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with good IT and organisational skills, to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Registered Finance Officer (RFO).
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council decisions
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with District and County Councillors
- Manage and report on Parish Council finances
- Payment of Invoices
- Prepare accounts for audit
- Prepare and apply for annual Precept
The position is primarily home based and involves working up to 25 hours per month, with attendance required at all monthly Parish Meetings on the first Thursday of the month. Salary will be between £14.75/hr and £15.02/hr (SCP 20-21), with the possibility to increase with experience. The Parish Council are also open to splitting the two duties and so will accept applications for only one of the roles. Please make this clear when you apply. Local Government experience is desirable but not essential as regular support, appraisals and training is offered.
If you would like to apply for the position, please send a letter of application and your CV to the Parish Clerk at oldbuckenhampc@live.co.uk. Deadline for applications is Friday 22nd September, with interviews taking place the week of the 25th September.
Weasenham Parish Council
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
8 hours per week; pay range £27,344 – £29,439 pro rata per annum depending on experience. The Parish Council is also a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are looking for someone with good communication, organisation, enthusiasm, self motivation, and administrative skills together with the ability to multitask and prioritise work. A confident and mature manner is essential, the successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative. The post is home-based. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided. Duties include attendance at evening meetings held on the third Tuesday of every other month together with attendance at the Annual Parish meeting, Annual meeting of the Parish Council and annual Budget meeting. This is an essential requirement of the post.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of finance and administration for the Parish Council and Weasenham Green Trust. The Parish Clerk will be required to provide advice and implement decisions across the complete range of Council activities. The ability to work with Councillors, members of the public, businesses and other bodies is also essential. Previous administrative or management experience with a legal or financial bias is essential. Ideally you will be CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualified but if not then training will be provided.
If you believe that you are the person, we are looking for then we would like to hear from you!
An application form, job description and person specification are available on request from our Chairman, Martin Romanovsky, by email: mrweasenhampc@gmail.com or parishcouncil@weasenham.org or telephone 07841 488860.
The closing date for applications is Friday 15th September 2023.
Broadland
No vacancies at present.
Great Yarmouth
Bradwell Parish Council
Parish Clerk / RFO
Bradwell Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and self- motivated person to fill the above role. The position is office based for up to 30 hours per week, hours to be agreed by negotiation. Council meetings are held at the Parish Council Offices as scheduled.
Main duties will include:
- To organise and attend all council meetings,
- Prepare and issue papers to Councillors for those meetings ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- To attend such other meetings of the Council as required.
- Deal with all correspondence on behalf of the Council.
- Monitoring and updating of Council’s key operating procedures.
- Have sound current IT skills, especially the Microsoft Office suite.
- Have experience in financial budgeting and accounting (eg managing transactions, claiming VAT and preparing annual accounts)
- Be able to create and publish agendas for meetings and take accurate minutes
- To be the holder of a full UK Driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Expenses for its use on Council business and Business insurance will be provided.
Financial
- To act as the Responsible Financial Officer in accordance with Statutory requirements and Financial Regulations
- Supervision of Council Budget and provision of quarterly reports to Council
- Responsible for ensuring payment of invoices and staff salaries, as well as receipt of income.
- Recording and reclaiming VAT.
- Preparation of the Annual Budget Report to determine precept requirement; plus, the quarterly updates for committees.
- Preparation and timely submission of the Annual Return.
- Ensuring Council’s responsibilities under the Transparency Code are met
- Identification of suitable grants for Council work.
Parish Council Services Management
- Dealing with members of the public’s queries promptly.
- Management of Council run areas such as Playing Fields, Allotments and open spaces, as well as Council owned properties, street furniture, footpaths and bus stops.
- Effective Supervision of staff employed by the Council.
- To manage Data in accordance with the GDPR as the key data controller, provide risk assessment and advice on data protection as required.
Communication and Liaison
- Management of the Parish Council Website, Noticeboards and other media.
Councillor Support
- Advising the Council or Councillors, where necessary, of their statutory duties and/or powers.
- Providing support and advice to Council Chairman and Committee Chairmen.
Salary according to LC2 salary scales (£14.21 to 19.90 per hour subject to pay review) based on qualifications and experience. Contributory pension contributions into Local Government Pension Scheme and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Experience is preferred however, the successful candidate must be committed to expensed training toward the CILCA qualification needed for Clerks and Responsible Financial Officers. Formal training and mentoring will be provided.
In the first instance, please send your CV and an accompanying letter, explaining how you can add value to this role to: –
The Clerk
Bradwell Parish Council
Leo Coles Pavilion
25Green Lane
Bradwell
Gt Yarmouth
NR31 8QG
01493 444478 clerk@bradwellparishcouncil.gov.uk
See the Roles and Responsibilities of the Clerk for further information.
North Norfolk
Potter Heigham Parish Council
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
8 to 10 hours per week level 24 beginning at £16.16 per hour (SCP scale 22/23), dependent on qualifications and experience.
Potter Heigham Parish Council seeks a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer.
The role will include:
- Meeting administration including collation and publication of agendas, report writing, taking minutes, and offering procedural advice where required.
- Preparation of the Council’s accounts to include both the monthly management of and recording of receipts and payments; preparing monthly bank reconciliations; budget preparation and variance analysis; preparation of statutory returns; liaising with the Council’s own internal and external auditors.
- Maintaining and updating the Council’s website.
- Communicating with residents, councillors, and external organisations.
- Managing the day-to-day administrative processes of the Parish Council including its allotments.
The successful applicant should have a good level of education, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a local government environment would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of meeting administration and working to deadlines. The successful applicant must be available to attend the meetings of the Council held on the second Wednesday of the month and extra meetings as required. Local Government experience and holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable but not essential. Support and training will be offered. The salary scale starts at SCP 24 rising to higher points on the scale depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
For further details or a confidential discussion contact: Sheridan Turner, Chair Potter Heigham Parish Council Sheridan0920@gmail.com to arrange a time.
Applications by CV and covering letter to the postal or email addresses below:
Sheridan Turner, Chair, Potter Heigham Parish Council
The Soundings, Marsh Road, Potter Heigham NR29 5LN, Sheridan0920@gmail.com
This is a terrific opportunity for someone wanting to work from home within their own schedule and looking to embark on a new vocation
Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council Council
Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer in Waiting
Details
Salary: Starting £31,099 – £32.020 pro rata (£16.16 – £16.64 an hour) plus excellent
contributory pension scheme.
Application deadline: 31 October 2023
Starting date: – 2nd January 2023 (Negotiable for qualified Clerks).
County: Norfolk
Email address: clerk@wellstowncouncil.org.uk
Phone number: 01328 710564
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Town Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer in Waiting in the picturesque coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk. The successful applicant will eventually take over from the retiring Clerk on his retirement on 31st October 2024.
The postholder will initially work under the supervision of the current Town Clerk in carrying out all the functions of the local authority’s proper officer.
As Responsible Finance Officer the candidate will eventually be responsible for the financial management of the council including the accounts, budgeting, wages and VAT.
The scope of the role is extensive, in addition to the legal and financial responsibilities, you will be responsible for the organisation and facilitation of the day-to-day management of the Town Council’s operation and business, liaising with a broad range of stakeholders from the public, voluntary and commercial sectors and should expect to interact with the public on a broad range of topics.
No two days will be alike, for the right candidate, the post will be hugely rewarding. The role will suit someone who is self-motivated, with a questioning mind and excellent communication skills, who is committed to making Wells a fantastic place to live, work and visit.
If possible, the council is looking to recruit an experienced fully qualified Clerk. However, experienced unqualified Clerks and those with other suitable experience can also apply. An unqualified applicant will be required to obtain the Certificate of Local Council Administration (CILCA) qualification as soon as possible and at least within the first two years (the training will be funded).
Initially the successful applicant will work alongside the existing Clerk for 15 hours a week. On retirement of the Clerk the applicant will be required to work 25 hours a week. For a fully qualified Clerk the period of handover and weekly hours can be negotiated as necessary.
Details of how to apply, together with an example contract, job description and a person specification can be downloaded from the town Council’s website:
https://wellstc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/
Closing Date 31st October 2023
South Norfolk
Gissing Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Part time approximately 4 hours a week – attending 7 evening meetings annually
As Parish Clerk you will be home based, but work closely with the Parish Councillors.
You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial, and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered, and decisions effectively implemented. We are a small village with two long standing items that are ongoing, we also have a Councillor who was clerk on the Parish Council who is happy to support if and where required.
We are looking for someone self-motivated and enthusiastic to work alongside our Parish Councillors and support them in their roles.
We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this post.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the village website
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboards
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with District and County Councillors
- Advising the Council
Applications should be made via email to gissingparishclerk@hotmail.com
The closing date for applications is 3rd November.
Redenhall with Harleston Town Council
Events Officer
Within the salary range SCP LC1 13-17 (£11.97 – £12.97 per hour) depending on experience and qualifications
Hours of Work: 30-hour week
Days of Work: Monday to Friday (times to be determined) with some evenings, early mornings, weekend work required as the job demands – (time off in lieu applies).
Responsible to: Town Clerk
We are looking for someone who can:
- organise and market events by sharing information with residents, businesses, visitors and the media.
- raise the profile of Harleston Town Council’s work, events, services, and projects, and to market the facilities of the Town Council and its community partners.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, market and manage community events, using the Market Place and other Town Council facilities.
- to ensure all events adhere to the policies and standards stipulated by the Town Council
- to promote and market the facilities available for hire by the Town Council
- to develop proactive marketing communication plans using digital and social media platforms.
- to update and maintain the Visit Harleston website and social media accounts.
The successful candidate should:
Essential
- have excellent proven communication, marketing, and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- have excellent IT skills (Word, Email, Excel) including experience of working with a wide range of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook) and marketing tools.
- have excellent attention to detail.
- be very organised.
- be proactive.
- be professional at all times.
- be able to work using their own initiative, manage their own time and able to set work and time scale priorities.
- have a flexible approach to duties and working hours.
- have an open and approachable manner.
- be able to work collaboratively within a small team environment, helping as required.
Desirable
- experience of using WordPress (training can be provided)
- knowledge of, or a background in, local government and/or event management and marketing
- experience of working within budgets and preparing financial and written reports
- experience of obtaining grant funding and sponsorship
To apply for this position, please send a detailed c.v. and cover letter to the Town Clerk – Clare Crane by email at clerk@harleston-tc.gov.uk
The cover letter should contain specific detail of how you believe you can fulfil the requirements of this role.
For the right applicant, interviews may take place before the application deadline of Wednesday 4th October 2023.
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Docking Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Part time 35 hours a calendar month, flexible working by arrangement
Salary dependant on experience and qualifications
As Parish Clerk you will be home based, but work closely with the elected parish councillors, using your knowledge and expertise to help develop and maximise the facilities and services we have to offer our village.
You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial, and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered, and decisions effectively implemented whilst developing healthy working partnerships with key local and regional bodies.
Suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration), highly motivated, enthusiastic and community focused, you will bring sound leadership, administrative, communication, IT, financial and organisational skills and be flexible in approach and able to meet deadlines.
We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this post which will involve working evenings.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the village website
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboards
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish
- Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with Borough and County Council/lors
- Advising the Council
- Allotment Management, including invoicing
- Land Management, including invoicing
Please send your CV stating work experience and the qualities and skills you would bring to the job with a short covering letter to the Chair of the Parish Council cllr.k.kilby@gmail.com, the closing date for applications is 9th October with interviews taking place later in month.
Grimston Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
Grimston Parish Council in West Norfolk comprises of the villages of Grimston and Pott Row with just under 2000 residents.
Part time – 17 hours a week, flexible home working by arrangement
Salary scale (SCP 16-19) with pension, dependant on experience and qualifications
As Parish Clerk you will be home based, but work closely with parish councillors, using your knowledge and expertise to help develop and maintain the services we have to offer our Community. You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial, and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered, and decisions effectively implemented.
Suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration), motivated and community focused, you will bring your administrative, financial and organisational skills to the role. The ability to communicate well is essential.
We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this post which will involve working evenings, attending 11 Parish Council meetings a year plus additional Committee meetings as required.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Maintaining the Council’s website and Facebook page
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing Council decisions
- Attending promptly to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish
Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices and reclaiming VAT - Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Source, apply for and monitor grants or external funding
- Recording and circulating planning applications to the Council
- Liaising with Borough and County Council and respective Ward Members
- Management of Village Greens, War Memorial, Clock Tower and street furniture
Please send your CV detailing work experience as well as the qualities and skills you would bring to the job to the Parish Council Chairman c/o grimstonpc@btinternet.com.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th October with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.
Middleton Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Middleton is a vibrant village just outside King’s Lynn, straddling the A47.
As Parish Clerk you will be home based, but work closely with the elected parish councillors, using your knowledge and expertise to help develop and maximise the facilities and services we have to offer our village.
If you are not CiLCA qualified we will provide training to assist you in gaining this necessary formal qualification to become a qualified clerk
We are looking for a forward thinking, organised and innovative person helping us to bring a healthy return on our annual budget.
You will be expected to perform statutory duties and a high level of public body governance and to build relationships across all levels of local government and within the community.
You will have excellent organisational, leadership, IT and administrative abilities and ideally a good knowledge of local government.
You will have experience in and be able to demonstrate good financial management.
You will be required to work 35 hours a month and attend one council meeting a month (with the exception of August) and the occasional extraordinary meeting when required
Duties include but are not limited to
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the village website
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboards
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Being first point of contact for the public
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices and prepare the accounts for annual audit using Scribe accounting system
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with Borough and County Council/lors
- Advising the Council
- Allotment Management, including invoicing.
- Administrating the local parish Charity including annual returns
Please send your CV stating work experience and the qualities and skills you would bring to the job with a short covering letter to the Chair of the Parish Council
Cllr.wiles-Vandyke@middletonparishcouncil.org
Middleton Parish Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants for all sections of the community.
Previous applicants need not apply. Closing date 31st October 2023.
North Creake Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer
North Creake Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The position which is home based involves working 4 hours per week, flexibly, including attendance at the eleven Parish Council meetings that are held during the year.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Implementing and maintaining the village website
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboards
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with Borough and County Council/lors
- Advising the Council
The successful candidate will should be suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration) have good IT and organisational skills. The salary will be paid in line with NALC guidelines and according to experience.
Written applications stating work experience and the qualities and skills you would bring to this role are welcomed either by post to:
Adam Bunkle (Chair)
Folly House
9 Church Street
North Creake
NR21 9JN
Or via email to northcreaker@gmail.com
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2023
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen Parish Council
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen PC
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated person to take on the role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen is a small village with an electorate of about 600.
36 hours per calendar month (home based).
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications (in the region of SCP14).
As Clerk to the Parish Council you will be home based, but work closely with the elected parish councillors, using your knowledge and expertise to help develop and maximise the facilities and services we have to offer our village.
You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial, and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered, and decisions effectively implemented whilst developing healthy working partnerships with key local and regional bodies.
Suitably qualified to CiLCA, or above, highly motivated, enthusiastic and community focused, you will bring sound leadership, administrative, communication, IT, financial and organisational skills and be flexible in approach and able to meet deadlines.
We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this post which will involve working evenings.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
- Maintaining and updating the village noticeboard
- Maintaining/updating files and documents
- Implementing the Council’s decision
- Attending to all correspondence including letters and emails
- Distributing relevant information to Councillors
- Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices, reclaiming VAT and prepare the accounts for annual audit
- Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
- Apply, monitor and report on any grants/funding which is applied for
- Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
- Monitoring planning applications and circulating to the Council
- Liaising with Borough and County Council/lors
- Advising the Council
- Allotment/Paddock Management, including invoicing
Please send your CV stating work experience and the qualities and skills you would bring to the job with a short covering letter to the Chair of the Parish Council Philheyes.magdalenparishcouncil@gmail.com the closing date for applications is Sunday 30th September with interviews taking place in October. The successful applicant will be required to supply 2 references
Other
Bury St Edmunds Town Council - Town Clerk (Chief Executive Officer)
Salary Scale £40k to £46k per annum (depending upon experience and qualifications)
Bury St Edmunds Town Council is seeking to appoint a full time Town Clerk on the retirement of the current post-holder. The Town Clerk fulfils similar roles to the Chief Executive of a small business, reporting to the Councillors of the Town Council. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide dynamic leadership for the employment, administration, and financial management of the Town Council, as we move into the next phase of our evolution, to grow the services we offer the residents of Bury St Edmunds.
Applicants need to demonstrate that they have extensive leadership and financial experience, a sound knowledge of local government law and practice, and show that they have or can obtain a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25 September 2023 at 12 noon; the interviews date is either 11 or 18 October, please state your preference for either date. Apply to MAD-HR at robyn.fraser@mad-hr.co.uk for a full application pack including the CV Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification. We are committed to Equality of Opportunities for all and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Sutton Bridge Parish Council
Vacancy for a well organised and committed individual to undertake the role of PART–TIME PARISH CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER
Based at the Parish Council office located within the Curlew Centre.
Average 30 hours weekly.
Salary by negotiation depending on experience and qualifications.
Essential qualities:
- Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer & communication skills,
- Competence in book-keeping, PAYE, managing budgets and preparing financial statements.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings.
- Current driving licence
- Able to work confidentially.
Desirable qualities:
- Certificate in Local Council Administration or, a willingness to work towards the qualification.
- Knowledge of burial ground and allotment administration.
- Book-keeping qualification.
- Knowledge of risk assessment processes.
- Experience of managing staff.
To request an application form and full job description please email admin@suttonbridge-pc.gov.uk or, apply by post to; The Parish Office, The Curlew Centre, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Lincs, PE12 9SA.
Closing date for return of applications – 12th September 2023.
Sutton Parish Council
The Parish Council currently has 2 vacancies.
1. Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer – 30 hours per week
The current clerk is due to retire on the 31st December 2023 and the Parish Council wishes to fill this vacancy in order for a new Clerk to commence as soon as possible to ensure an effective handover
2. Deputy Clerk – 22 hours per week
The current Deputy Clerk is leaving on the 31st August 2023 and the Parish Council would like to fill this position as soon as possible
Closing dates for both positions is 9am 13th September 2023
Interview dates 18th and 19th September 2023
If you would like more information please contact rosie.hughes@sutton-cambs-pc.gov.uk