Shillington Parish Council has a vacancy for Clerk to Council, following the resignation of our current Clerk after 5½ years of service.
The Parish Council has 10 elected members and we have formal monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of the month (apart from August). There are occasional extra meetings associated with planning applications and budget setting.
The position is part-time, working from home, with hours of approximately 42.5 per month. Hours are flexible, but it is important to be available to attend monthly Parish Council meetings.
Salary is in accordance with Scale LC1 and conditions are in accordance with NALC (National Association of Local Councils) standard employment contracts for part-time Clerks, which will depend on experience and qualifications. Previous local government experience/CiLCA qualification would be desirable, but full training will be provided. Additional payments are made for hours worked over the norm.
Allowances are paid for use of a room, storage of equipment and documents, heating and lighting and internet access. Telephone line rental and calls on behalf of the Council are also paid, as is a travel allowance when using own car on Council business.
Summary of job description:
- ensure that the council conducts its business lawfully
- administer all the council’s paperwork
- ensure that meeting papers are properly prepared and the public is aware of meeting times
- implement the council’s decisions
- oversee the implementation of projects
- keep legal documents
- keep up to date by training/qualification
- maintain a basic parish council website and Facebook page
The Clerk is also the Responsible Financial Officer and duties include:
- managing budgets and all aspects of any business transaction
- completing VAT returns
- producing annual returns for assessment by external auditors
- accounting responsibilities (cash flow, etc)
Candidates wishing to apply for this important role should send their CV detailing previous experience to the Parish Council Chair: Mrs. Sally Stapleton – sallystapleton@shillington-pc.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday, 28th April 2023.