Vacancy – Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Applications are invited for the post of

PARISH CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

Working hours approximately 15 hours per week

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, including attention to detail. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively under your own initiative, and experience in managing financial information such as accounts and budgets is strongly preferable.

The successful candidate does not need to have prior experience as a Parish Clerk; this role would be ideal for someone who would like to contribute to Rooksdown community, and develop their professional skills, working towards a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Applicants should be open to developing their knowledge of the local government processes and procedures, in order to fully assist the Parish Council.

Attendance at evening meetings will be a requirement; the Parish Council has at least one evening meeting a month, usually the 4th Monday of the month. Reasonable notice will be given of any meeting to which you are required to attend.

• Salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
• Training will be offered where appropriate
• You will be able to work flexibly, including at an office at the Rooksdown Community Centre, or at home, so long as the responsibilities of the role are performed satisfactorily.

If you are interested, please refer to the Person Specification and the Application Form on the website https://rooksdown.org.uk/ and send the completed Application Form by email to:

Applications should be received by Monday 11 July

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

For more information on the Parish Council please visit our website