The job

This is a permanent position, 7 hours per week, working from home (with flexibility depending upon demand). The council meets at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month, though attendance at additional meetings may be required.

The salary offered is £16.35 per hour in accordance with the SCP pay scale point 18. There will an additional £26.00 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 the Chair / Vice-Chair 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 30^th November 2025 with an outline of their experience or a CV and the contact details of two referees. An application form and Job Description is available on the website.

It is planned to conduct interviews in early December.