We have a vacancy for Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer - closing date Fri 26th May 2023

We have a vacancy for Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer - closing date Fri 26th May 2023

24th of April, 2023

Barnacre-with-Bonds Parish Council seeks a friendly, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

The post is part-time, an average of 6-8 hours per week. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for attendance at Parish Council meetings.  These take place on a Wednesday evening at 7:30pm (minimum of 5 times a year) and other meetings as and when required.

Candidates must have confidence to handle administrative work, be organised & IT literate – a computer and printer will be provided and the salary will be based on the National Association of Local Councils pay scale points 5 – 9, between £11.21 - £12.06 per hour (final rate will depend on experience).  

Expected start date Monday 3rd July (to include shadowing current Clerk with a view for final handover to have taken place by 31st July)

Duties will include:

Administering all the Parish Council’s correspondence (post & emails).

Ensure all meeting papers are properly prepared and the public is aware of meeting dates / times.

Keeping asset registers up to date.

Minute writing.

Keeping accurate financial records.

Administration of the Parish Website.

If you think you may be interested, please send your CV & covering letter to  [email protected]

The current Clerk is happy to answer any questions you may have about the role.  01995 602384.  The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 26th May 2023.