Vacancy for Assistant Parish Clerk

Vacancy for Assistant Parish Clerk

Horton Kirby and South Darenth Parish Council, Kent

10 hours per week (To include Friday)

Salary: LC1 (7-12) depending on experience

Location: Parish Office, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall, Horton Road, South Darenth, DA4 9AX

The Council is seeking to appoint a forward thinking Assistant Parish Clerk who can assist the Parish Clerk in managing the Council’s statutory requirements, working as a team with the Parish Councillors to promote the interests of the villages.

The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, with a ‘can do’ attitude, who can demonstrate strong organisational skills alongside good business acumen. The role will suit a methodical, independent thinker who likes to engage with the wider community and facilitate positive change.

The successful candidate would support the Clerk who is responsible for managing the day to day business of the Council and is required to provide professional support and guidance in respect of all aspects of the Council’s work.

Applicants would preferably be familiar with local government law and procedure, IT literate; and have customer service and budget setting experience.

For an application form, please email: office@hksdparishcouncil.co.uk

Note: CVs will NOT be accepted

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2020 for possible starting date of June 2020.