Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer - Grindleton Parish Council
This vacancy is: Part time
Salary: £14.84 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Role
Grindleton Parish Council has a vacancy for a committed, hard-working and enthusiastic individual to act as Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. The postholder will support a Parish Council which is very active in the local community.
Responsibilities
1. Service a total of 7 evening meetings per year, held bi-monthly (with the exception of the Annual General Meeting every May and extraordinary meetings as required).
2. Prepare an agenda for members’ consideration and produce detailed minutes as a formal record of the business carried out.
3. Complete the annual audit successfully.
4. Draft and submit consultation responses to planning applications.
5. Respond to requests and queries from members of the public.
6. Undertake payroll responsibilities for the post of Clerk.
7. Ensure that all other legal responsibilities (including information governance) are met.
The successful candidate will work from home and – in exchange for a monthly allowance – will provide their own ICT equipment. Good communication skills, ICT literacy, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving are essential. The typical monthly workload is around 20 hours.
The outgoing Clerk is willing to offer full introductory training in all aspects of the role prior to his departure (no later than March 2025). The salary will commence at SCP 14 (£14.84 per hour, subject to annual increase) on the Local Government Pay Agreement, and – subject to satisfactory performance – will rise by 1 increment per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important community role at the heart of village life. For further discussion or to register an interest, please contact the current Clerk by 21 January 2025.
Email: andy.glover24@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07968 486729
Please download and read the following information before proceeding with your application. Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.
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