25/03/2025
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Rous Lench Parish Council. The successful applicant will be an employee of Rous Lench Parish Council.
The position is for 4.5 hours per week and is home-based, so good internet access is required. You must be able to attend six evening meetings of the Parish Council over the year, meetings are normally held on the third Monday of every other month at Rous Lench Village Hall. Other meetings may be held if urgent matters arise.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as you will be dealing with the public and other outside bodies. You must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
Duties of the post will include:
• preparing the agenda for meetings and taking minutes.
• dealing with correspondence, including planning matters.
• managing accounts and overseeing a budget.
• annual VAT return, producing end of year accounts and complying with audit requirements.
• keeping the website updated.
The Clerk’s role also involves ensuring the Parish Council follows procedures and acts within its powers. A background in Local Government is useful but full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Salary is based on the NALC salary scales and will be dependent upon experience.
To discuss the position, or to request an application pack, please contact the Clerk by Tel: 07721 889703. Email: [email protected].
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March 2025
