Trimley St Mary Parish Council Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0PP Salary: £16.35 to £18.35 per hour negotiable Hours: 18 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reference: 0528 Trimley St Mary Parish Council invites applications for a highly motivated and confident individual to take up the role of Parish Clerk for 18 hours per week. The role is home based with attendance at Parish Council meetings 11 times per year on the first Monday evening of the month (except August) plus some additional council committee meetings. You should possess a good standard of education, ideally holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to undertake study towards this qualification. Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Scribe accounting system preferable but training available. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team essential. Experience in local government or a related field is desirable. Excellent IT skills and a willingness to embrace change are required. The Council offers a competitive salary based on the Local Government Services Pay Agreement pay-point 18-24 and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Full job description, job specification and application form available on request. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Job specification for essential and desirable skills (pdf). To find out more, please contact Nicky by email : clerk@trimleystmary-pc.gov.uk It is not possible to call as I work part-time variable hours, How to apply Complete the application form (word) Completed application to be returned to clerk@trimleystmary-pc.gov.uk or by hardcopy to The Clerk Job Application 86 Meadowlands, Kirton, Trimley IP10 0PP Closing date: 1pm, 7 January 2026 Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026 Interviews on successful sift.