Clerk (proper person and responsible financial officer)
Gilmorton Parish Council
Gilmorton Parish Council is seeking a suitably experienced, motivated and enthusiastic individual to take on the post of clerk to the council (proper person) and responsible financial officer. We are a council of seven, with an annual precept of approximately £50k.
The post is part time, with flexible hours, expected to be a minimum of 5 hours per week, but with increased hours likely to be necessary during the first few months in post.
Working predominantly from home, actual days/hours worked may be flexible, may include weekend work, but attendance at monthly parish council meetings (normally the second Monday in the month), plus committee meetings (held less frequently but also in the evenings) is a requirement.
The clerk is expected to advise the council on the law, policy and good practice, assist in the formation of overall policies to be followed in respect of its activities, to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions of the council.
The person appointed will be accountable to the council for the effective management of all its resources, including any other members of staff.
The clerk will also be the responsible financial officer, responsible for all financial records of the council and the careful administration of its finances.
Candidates should have completed, or be working towards, the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to do so, aiming to qualify within two years of appointment.
The successful candidate will have a good level of IT literacy. The candidate must also hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle and be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Links to and/or knowledge of the parish area are desirable.
Salary will be based on the National Association of Local Councils pay scale and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
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