CRUDWELL PARISH COUNCIL
Vacancy: Council Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
The job
This is a permanent position, 7 hours per week, working from home (with flexibility depending upon demand). The council meets on one evening a month (1900 to 2100), though attendance at additional meetings may be required.
The salary offered is £15.84 per hour in accordance with the SCP pay scale point 18. There will an additional £28.00 per month office allowance.
Duties will include:
- Administering all parish council meetings, including producing agendas, minutes and relevant papers;
- recording and managing all income and expenditure and on-line bank account monitoring;
- managing emails and parish council correspondence;
- completing the annual Internal and External audits and VAT claims;
- providing advice and guidance to councillors on statutory, legal and other matters.
- liaising with councillors on Parish Council business.
The skills and experience
Candidates should have significant experience in administration and finance/book-keeping.
Experience in government procedures and legislation relevant to a Parish Council would be an advantage but training and support can be provided.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
For candidates to have a Certificate in Local Council Administration would be an advantage. If you do not have this however, but are willing to work towards it, the Parish Council will offer support for training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
How to apply
Applicants should apply directly to the parish clerk ( parish.clerk@crudwell-pc.gov.uk ) by
7th July 2025 with an outline of their experience or a CV and the contact details of two referees. An application form is available here or go to https://www.crudwell-pc.gov.uk/content/uploads/Clerk-Application-Form-June-2025.pdf
It is planned to conduct interviews in the week commencing 14th July.
