Barrington Parish Council is a small Parish Council that seeks an enthusiastic and competent person to take on the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). to the Council.
As the Council's Proper Officer, you will be the primary source of legal and procedural guidance, working closely with the Parish Chairman to ensure our collective decisions remain transparent and lawful.
The post is part-time, working four hours per week from home. The hours of work are variable except for attendance at four Parish Council meetings each year – usually March, May, October and December.
The salary is based on the National Association of Local Councils' pay scale, SCP 6, LC1 (5-6), currently £13.47 per hour.
Prior relevant experience in a similar role is an advantage, especially experience advising elected members, but training in all aspects of local government administration can be made available with the agreement of the parish councillors.
The Clerk must self-manage tasks, confidently interpret regulations and be IT literate. You must be able to store Council files securely at home and be available to attend regular Council meetings in The Reading Room Little Barrington, Gloucestershire.
Duties will include acting as the Council's principal advisor, minute-taking, and compiling correspondence, filing and accounts, serving as the RFO to the council, administering the Parish Website, and facilitating councillor development and providing the best service for local residents.
A Job Description and Person Specification are available on the Barrington Parish Council website, or by email from the Parish Clerk.
Applications are by CV with an accompanying letter (no more than two sides A4) to be sent to the Clerk: -
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Website:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Expected hours: 4 per week
Benefits:
* Work from home
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person