Recruitment of Parish Clerk & Manager – Upton By Chester & District Parish Council
Salary Scale: NJC SCP 33 – 41 (currently £41,418 to £49,498 p/a inclusive).
(depending on experience and qualifications) (Pay award pending).
Upton By Chester & District Parish Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward-thinking, and proactive Parish Clerk & Manager to drive the Council forwards. The Parish Clerk will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with elected members to develop services.
The Parish Clerk & Manager will have a key role in delivering the aims and objectives of the Parish Council along with implementing the Corporate Plan once adopted, along with its impact on operations and staffing. The post holder will be the Proper Officer of the Council, with all the responsibilities that go with such a prestigious role.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of people management and development, experience of managing budgets and financial issues, service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be motivated, community-focused, and possess sound managerial, communication, and organisational skills.
It is preferable that candidates will have a level of local government experience and knowledge, though this in itself will not automatically disqualify any outstanding candidate who applies. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is required as a minimum, or a commitment to attain at the earliest possible time after appointment. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
Upton By Chester & District Parish Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A relocation package may be agreed for the right candidate.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.
Interviews will take place in Upton By Chester on Wednesday 23rd or Thursday 24th October 2024.
It is hoped the new Parish Clerk & Manager will commence around Monday 25th November 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £41,418.00-£49,498.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 02/10/2024
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