The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Application closing date: 20/07/2025
Location: Halifax
Salary: £15.84 -£17.29 per hour (SCP 18-23 on the National, Association of Local Council pay scales)
Package: Permanent, 10-12 hours per week, with home working and some flexible hours available
Job category/type: External
Attachments: Person Specification .pdf, Application form.docx
Parish clerk/RFO - Stainland and District Parish Council
Stainland and District Parish Council are seeking a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for the semi-rural Parish on the outskirts of Halifax.
The Clerk will serve as the Responsible Financial Officer and will be responsible for all financial records of the Council and the careful administration of its finances.
Skills and Qualifications
A certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable; training to achieve this is available.
Experience of working in local government, office administration, finance, use of accounting packages, and Microsoft 365.
Duties:
* Publishing meeting agendas and background information.
* Regular attendance at one evening meeting a month, with occasional additional meetings when required.
* Minute taking.
* Responding to correspondence and emails.
* Guiding councillors in legislation.
* Finance management and preparation for yearly audit.
How to apply
Please apply using the application form on the Parish Council's website: www.sdpc.uk where you can also find a full job description and person specification.
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