Vacancy
ACTON PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Minimum 12 hours up to 20 hours per week depending on scope
Acton Parish Council is looking to appoint a capable, self-motivated person to able to undertake the duties of Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer and to support its 9 councillors. This is a varied and interesting role offering flexible, home-based working.
The Parish Council normally meets 9 times a year (monthly but with no meeting in August and December). The ideal applicant will be CiLCA[1] qualified but applications from those willing to gain CiLCA are welcome. The salary band will be within LC2 ranging from a starting point of NJC[2] point 18 (£15.84 per hour) to a starting point of NJC point 29 (£20.02 ph) depending on qualifications and degree of relevant experience. Other benefits include a pension with NEST (employer contribution 3%) and an annual £300 home working allowance.
Essential skills include:
- accounting and budgeting (payroll is currently outsourced);
- computer literacy, including Word and Excel.
- excellent note taking, minuting and report writing.
- effective communication skills.
- a good grasp of local government law and procedures.
The successful applicant will undertake all the duties associated with the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. Key areas of responsibility include:
- organising, calling, minuting and reporting meetings
- dealing with all communications on behalf of the Council
- advising councillors and undertaking research
- liaising with councillors, the public and external bodies
- updating and maintaining the Council’s website
- reviewing policies, contracts and insurances
- Implementing parish council decisions
- Managing an assistant clerk (if an assistant is recruited)
Application forms are available from the Clerk at clerk@actonparishcouncil.gov.uk or click on the links below
Applications must reach the Clerk, by post or email, no later than 4:00pm on Thursday 30 January. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Monday 3 February. If this date is not convenient for any shortlisted candidates we will try to arrange an alternative interview date.
[1] Certificate in Local Council Administration
[2] National Joint Council for Local Government Services
Person specification Clerk and RFO