Kents Hill and Monkston Parish Council
Salary: A GBP 26,403 : A GBP 28,598 (SCP 7:12) per annum, pro rata
Location: Kents Hill, MK7 (home based with travel for meetings usually within the Parish and hybrid working when the Council office opens )
Hours: 15 per week (Work pattern to be agreed but will require a minimum of 3 days. Some evening work to attend meetings (monthly meetings on Tuesday evenings) and weekend events when required)
Kents Hill and Monkston Parish Council is looking for an organised, friendly and communityAEUR'minded Administration Officer to join our small, supportive team. This is a varied role where youll help keep the council running smoothly and play a meaningful part in supporting residents across our parish.
As the first point of contact for many people, youll provide a warm and professional welcome, responding to enquiries and helping residents access the information and services they need. Youll support the Clerk with dayAEUR'toAEUR'day administration, prepare meeting papers, keep records tidy and accurate, and assist with routine finance tasks such as invoices and purchase orders. The role also includes helping with community events and outreach activities giving you the chance to be involved in work that directly benefits the community.
If youre someone who takes pride in being organised, approachable and reliable, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive local government setting.
What youll bring
* Clear, confident communication and a friendly approach
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good IT skills (Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new systems
* Experience in administration, customer service or a similar role
* A positive attitude and a genuine interest in communityAEUR'focused work
We dont expect you to know everything on day one : well support your development, including opportunities to undertake training such as ILCA or CiLCA .
Why join us?
Working with us means joining a welcoming team where your contribution is valued. Youll have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a role that offers variety, purpose and the chance to make a real difference locally. We will also support you with Local Council qualifications, enabling your progression to Deputy Clerk and Clerk roles in the future.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Kents Hill and Monkston Parish Council, please do not hesitate .
Completed applications should be returned by 25 January 2026 .
Interviews will take place on 10 th February (between 3pm and 7pm).
We look forward to hearing from you.