Manston Parish Council

Red House Farm. Manston Court Road, Margate, Kent CT9 4LE

E-mail address:- manstonparishcouncil@gmail.com

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Vacancy for Part-time Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Manston Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for the Parish Council with immediate effect. The hours to be worked will average 8 hours per week plus a monthly evening meeting and very occasional informal meetings called for by the chairman. The Parish Council meets on the 2nd Monday of every month with the exception of August.

The Clerk will report to the chairman and will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Parish Council are carried out and will work actively with the elected Councillors accordingly.

The Parish Council is looking for someone who is highly organised, motivated and a good communicator able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with the councillors in particular as well as with website consultants, KCC Highways and various other KCC and Local Government departments.

Candidates should also have a good standard of education and a working knowledge of GDPR, and good IT skills (internet, emails, word processing and spreadsheets), all of which are considered essential for maintaining accurate financial records. Previous Local Government experience is preferred but is not mandatory. If not already qualified, the successful applicant would be expected to undertake training to pass the Certificate of Local Council Administration.

Salary will be negotiable and in accordance with the Society of Local Council Clerks Salary Scales, depending on experience and/or qualifications with a review on an annual basis in line with a performance review. The Council envisages the successful applicant having a three month probationary period.

Applications should be made by sending a CV and covering letter by e-mail to manstonparishconcil@gmail.com or by post to the chairman, G.R. Wilson at Red House Farm, Manston Court Road, Margate CT9 4LE.