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Naunton PC

Position: Clerk & RFO

Closing date for applications: Flexible

Salary range: SCP20

Hours per week: 4,5

Contact name: Charlie Hanks

Contact email: cllr.charles.hanks@naunton-pc.gov.uk

Job Description: Naunton Parish Council is looking for a Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer to as soon as possible. 

Naunton has 5 councillors and serves a parish of approximately 300 people, with a precept of approximately £19,000. As a small council, the hours are 18.3 hours per month, based from home. Except for meetings, the hours are flexible. 

The successful candidate should be able to carry out the following, or be willing to learn how to: 

- Ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed; ensure that Council's obligations are properly met. 

- Attend Council meetings (usually 6 per year plus the Annual Parish Meeting), produce agendas and minutes. 

- Implement the decisions made by the Council. 

- Deal with all communication with the Parish Council (mail, e-mail, phone, verbal) following the Council’s laid out procedures and guidelines. 

- Act as the representative of the Council as required. 

- Be the Council's Responsible Financial Officer and manage all financial transactions, liaising with a payroll provider for salaries, oversee payments, bank accounts; keep proper records of account and produce annual accounts in preparation for audit; manage the audit process and prepare regular financial reports for the Council. 

The successful candidate will be computer literate, have a good command of the English language, and be competent in maintaining accurate accounts. The ideal candidate will be CiLCA qualified but this is not essential. Salary will be awarded on the appropriate NALC national salary in accordance with the candidate's abilities and experience. An allowance will be paid for working from home, use of own computer equipment and other office expenses. 

Stroud District Council

Position: Two Parish & Town Council Representatives, Standards Sub-Committee until May 2028 (subject to any local government reorganisation or the representative ceasing to hold office).

Closing date for applications: 31 August

Contact name: Alice McAlpine

Contact email: democratic.services@stroud.gov.uk

Role Description: The representatives will sit on the Standards Sub-Committee in an advisory capacity when it considers complaints relating to the conduct of parish or town councillors. They will provide the committee with insight into parish and town council governance, helping members understand the local council context when reaching decisions. While they contribute to discussions, they do not replace the committee's decision-makers.

Representatives may also be invited to meet informally with the Monitoring Officer to discuss wider standards and governance issues affecting parish and town councils.

Person Specification

Applicants must:

• Be an elected parish or town councillor within Stroud District.

• Not also be a Stroud District councillor.

• Be supported by their parish or town council.

• Have a sound understanding of parish and town council governance.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life and high standards of conduct.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters diplomatically.

• Be willing to advise the committee on standards complaints involving parish and town councillors.

• Be able to attend meetings, sometimes at relatively short notice.

Time Commitment

Meetings are convened as required when standards complaints arise, so the role requires flexibility and availability rather than a fixed meeting schedule. Representatives may also attend occasional informal discussions with the Monitoring Officer on governance and standards matters.

Southam PC

Position: Clerk and RFO

Closing date for applications: 18 Sept

Salary range: NJC SCP 18-23 (depending on qualifications and experience). Currently £31,537-£34,434 FTE pro rata

Hours per week: Clerk 7; RFO 1

Contact name: Pam Sissons

Contact email: cllr.p.sissons@southam-pc.gov.uk

Job Description: This is an excellent opportunity to work with a committed Parish Council serving a vibrant semi-rural community. Previous experience as a Parish Clerk would be welcomed, although applications are equally invited from candidates with suitable administrative, business management, financial or local government experience who are looking to develop a career in parish administration. 

The Role 

• Act as Proper Officer to the Parish Council. 

• Prepare agendas, reports and minutes for Council meetings. 

• Provide professional advice to the Council on governance, legislation, policies and procedures. 

• Manage the Council’s finances, including budgeting, accounts, payments and audit requirements. 

• Implement Council decisions and oversee the day-to-day administration of the Council. 

• Liaise with councillors, residents, borough and county councils and other organisations. 

• Support the Council in delivering community projects. 

• Maintain the Council’s website and statutory records. 

Flexible working, but some evening meeting attendance is required (Council meetings are held at Southam Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm). A working from home allowance equivalent to £26 per month will be paid in addition to office expenses and milage. Holiday allowance equivalent to 28 days per annum FTE pro rata. 

The Person 

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. 

• Good IT skills. 

• Experience of financial administration and budgeting. 

• An interest in local government and serving the local community. 

Training will be provided. A CiLCA qualification is desirable. Applicants willing to work towards the qualification are encouraged to apply. 

Further Information 

Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role or to request a full Job Description. If you wish to apply, please email your curriculum vitae/covering letter. 

* Please note Southam Parish Council currently has a temporary RFO in place and therefore can provide an option for the successful candidate to take on the RFO duties if suitably experienced/qualified to do so, or just the Clerk to Council role. 

Rodmarton PC

Position: Clerk and RFO

Closing date for applications: 21 August

Salary range: SCP 24–28 (£18.31–£20.31 per hour), depending on qualifications and experience

Hours per week: 3-5

Contact name: Catherine Morgam

Contact email: clerk@rodmartonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Job Description:  Rodmarton Parish Council is seeking a motivated and organised individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

The Parish Clerk is the Council's principal officer, responsible for providing administrative, financial and governance support to the Council and ensuring that its decisions are implemented effectively.

Main duties include:

• Preparing agendas and taking minutes for Council meetings.

• Providing advice on local government procedures and relevant legislation.

• Managing the Council's finances, including processing invoices, maintaining financial records and preparing accounts.

• Updating and maintaining the Parish Council website.

• Responding to correspondence and enquiries.

• Liaising with councillors, residents, contractors and other local authorities.

• Supporting the delivery of Council projects and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

The role

• 3-5 hours per week, with flexibility over when the hours are worked.

• Attendance at one evening Council meeting every other month at Rodmarton Village Hall is required.

• Home-based, with a laptop and necessary equipment provided.

• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

• Opportunity to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) professional qualification.

• Salary: SCP 24–28 (£18.31–£20.31 per hour), depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Parish Clerks and those with suitable administrative, financial or local government experience who are keen to develop in the role.

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