Beech Parish Council

Part-time Vacancy for an Administrator /Parish clerk / Responsible finance officer

The council are looking for someone with a strong administrative capability to take on the role and responsibilities of Parish clerk and Responsible Finance Officer from the current parish clerk in the New Year.  

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate good communication skills and a disciplined approach to managing the parish council’s business including Council minutes, correspondence and financial records.  Computer literacy is essential with previous experience of committee work being an advantage.  

The person appointed will be required to work from their own home, arrange and attend council meetings held once a month on a Monday evening.  It will be essential to be able to liaise with and advise the chairman, councillors and the public; work with local council officials; complete meeting actions; and keep the Council’s financial accounts, including making the annual return on behalf of the council.

Hours are flexible and require an average of 9 hours per week.  The salary will be £4,913 based on local authority pay scale SPC23. Provision for a Pension will also be made. A contribution will be made towards personal facilities and equipment used for parish purposes such as telephone and car. Direct expenses will be paid in full.

The council intends to seek Quality Parish Status and will require the successful candidate to undertake supported training to obtain a Certificate of Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter should be sent to: The Chairman, Cllr David Woodroofe at beechpc@gillardhome.plus.com

Closing date for applications: Monday, 5 December 2011