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Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) Vacancy

Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish Council

11th November 2025

 

Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne Parish Council is seeking to appoint a motivated, organised, and community-minded individual to the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

 

This is a part-time, home-based position for 10 hours per week, with attendance required at evening Parish Council meetings (held bi-monthly).

The Clerk/RFO is the Council’s proper officer and financial administrator, responsible for:

  • Implementing Council decisions and ensuring statutory and procedural compliance
  • Managing correspondence, agendas, minutes, and records
  • Preparing and monitoring the annual budget, accounts, and audit process
  • Liaising with councillors, residents, and external bodies

 

Applicants should have strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills, and be confident working independently. Previous experience in local government and/or relevant qualification would be advantageous, though training and support will be available for the right candidate.

 

Salary: NALC 2025-26 scale points 25-29 (£36,383 -£39,862 per annum,

pro rata) in accordance with the NALC/SLCC national pay scales. (depending on qualifications and experience),

Closing date: 25th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 1st December 2025
Start date: ASAP

 

For further details and an application pack, please use the documents below.

Or contact: Nicola Purcell (Clerk/RFO) via email bwpclerk.temp@gmail.com
 

Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018

 

Parish Clerk/RFO Vacancy- Application Pack

Job description Nov 2025(fv).pdf File Uploaded: 11 November 2025 219.2 KB Clerk & RFO Applicaiton Form Nov 2025.pdf File Uploaded: 11 November 2025 179.7 KB

Contact Information

The Parish Clerk works from home, and works flexibly, 10 hours per week.

Nicola Purcell, Parish Clerk (Proper Officer) and Responsible Finance Officer

Email: bwpclerk.temp@gmail.com  Tel: 07553763102

📢 Parish Council Meetings –  Location Update!

Bekesbourne with Patrixbourne Parish Council will be holding its June, July, and September meetings at the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground and its November, January and March meetings at Bekesbourne Village Hall. (usual start time: 7:30pm)