Job Vacancy
Clerk/RFO
Shireoaks Parish Council
Shireoaks Parish Council has a growing population due to new housing, currently seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team as Clerk/RFO
Location – Based at home with mandatory attendance of monthly meetings 2nd Tuesday monthly (except August) 7pm – 9pm approx.
Must be available for meetings with suppliers on occasion and frequent inspections of the village.
Job Description
Council Leadership: Preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and facilitating Council meetings to ensure effective governance.
Financial Oversight: Managing the Council's budgets, financial records monthly, and reporting, ensuring robust financial health.
Project Coordination: Overseeing and delivering key local projects, ensuring they meet community needs and are completed efficiently.
Asset and Facility Management: Ensuring the village’s facilities and assets are well-maintained, safe, and serving the community effectively.
Community Engagement: Being the face of the Council, liaising with residents, local groups, and external organizations.
Requirements
Experience as a Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or in a relevant local government role
Strong leadership, communication, administrative and organisational skills
Resilience, professionalism, and the ability to manage complex or sensitive situations
Excellent IT and digital skills – Word/Excel and ideally with a software accounts package knowledge and a knowledge of basic HMRC payroll package and pension laws.
A good understanding of Council governance, statutory compliance, and community engagement
A passion for improving community life and delivering excellent service.
CiLCA is desirable (or commitment to achieve within 2 years); degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject welcomed
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Local Government pay scale - depending on experience and qualifications
Laptop will be supplied if necessary
Application Deadline = 31st October 2025
Application form only please/ No CVs please - Application Form below
Available from shireoaksparish@gmail.com or call Susan MacDonald (Clerk) 07789866544 for further information.
Job type – Part time/permanent - 30 hours per month