Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
- Haughley Parish Council, Haughley IP14 4DB
- £29,269 - £36,648 pro rata
- 12 hours per week
- Permanent
- Reference: 0835
Job Summary
Haughley Parish Council is seeking applications for the position of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This is a work-from-home role, with the requirement to attend monthly council meetings.
The Clerk will provide essential administrative support to the council, assist the Chair in managing meetings, and offer advice on policy and legislation to facilitate effective decision-making.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about improving the community, with a strong sense of commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. Reliability is key, and mentoring will be provided to the successful applicant.
While a CiLCA qualification, experience in local government, and living in or near Haughley would be advantageous, they are not essential. If you feel you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply or reach out for further information.
Key Responsibilities:
- preparing agendas, attending meetings, taking minutes, providing advice to councillors on procedural and legal matters, and ensuring actions are followed up, while continuously reviewing policies and procedures
- managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence, serving as the primary point of contact for residents
- overseeing the council`s finances (Precept £59,000), using the parish accounting system, Scribe, to handle tasks such as invoice payments, VAT reclaims, budgeting, bank reconciliations, financial monitoring and reporting, preparation for internal audits, and completion of year-end procedures
- organising and submitting responses to planning applications
- uploading statutory information to the village website and notice boards, with occasional use of social media and other communication channels.
Pay
Pay Scale: LC2 - will be awarded depending on qualifications and experience. Pro rata pay based on hours worked.
We also pay a working from home allowance - £26/month.
Other reasonable expenses including mileage will be reimbursed subject to approval.
Working arrangements: 12 hours per week, with flexible scheduling for specific days and times. Some evening work will be necessary, and additional hours may occasionally be required with prior agreement
Location: Working from home, some village visitation
To find out more:
Please contact the Clerk at: [email protected] or the Chair, Gerald Brown – [email protected]for an informal conversation or further information.
How to apply:
Please email an up-to-date CV to the Chair at: [email protected]and CC the Clerk: [email protected]
Closing date: 17 October 2024.
Interview date: 23 October 2024.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer, so please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make in the interview to support you.
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