Vacancy: Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer
Join Lingfield Parish Council and Make a Difference!
Who We Are:
Lingfield Parish Council is a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Lingfield and Felcourt. We are passionate about our community and are looking to reintroduce the much-loved Lingfest event, further enriching the village experience. As we continue to grow and develop, we are seeking a driven, organized, and forward-thinking individual to take on the crucial role of Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer.
The Role:
Hours: This is a part-time position, with 18 hours per week (3 days of 6 hours) based at the Parish Office in Lingfield and Dormansland Community Centre, plus a further 8 hours (totalling 26) to cover meetings, additional work and events over the year as circumstances require.
Location: Lingfield and Felcourt.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the Proper Officer of the Council, managing day-to-day administration and finances.
* Prepare agendas and minutes for twice-monthly Council meetings (Wednesday evenings).
* Implement Council decisions and resolutions.
* Maintain accurate financial records, set the budget in collaboration with the Council, and prepare end-of-year accounts.
* Handle correspondence and maintain the Council’s website and social media platforms.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Work closely with the experienced Chair of the Parish Council to plan and execute the Council’s aims and objectives, including the reintroduction of Lingfest.
* Collaborate with Councillors and other community stakeholders to enhance the village and its events.
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualifications: Ideally, a CILCA-qualified Parish Clerk, or someone eager to work towards this qualification.
* Experience: Administrative and financial experience is essential. A working knowledge of Local Government procedures is an advantage.
* Skills: Excellent communication skills, a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
* Personality: A motivated, forward-thinking individual who can build strong local partnerships and promote the interests of the community.
Why Join Us?
* Starting Salary: SCP 24-28 (£31,099 - £34,723) pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience.
* Benefits: Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme and other benefits.
Interested?
If you’re ready to make a real impact in the community and work with a supportive Parish Council team, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact us at lingfieldpc@gmail.com or call 01342 835557.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.50-£16.75 per hour
Expected hours: 26 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Administrative experience: 1 year (required)
* Parish / Council: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LP1
Expected start date: 01/10/2024
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