Role summary
The Parish Council are seeking a new Deputy Clerk to provide administrative support to the Parish Council and Parish Clerk.
The key duties include:
* Clerking two of the Councils Standing Committees, preparation of agendas and papers for meetings, taking minutes of Council meetings as required.
* Management of both regular and ad-hoc contractors.
* Assisting the Parish Clerk in ensuring that the Parish Council operates in an efficient, cost effective and legal manner.
* Assisting the Parish Clerk in administering the Parish Council's finances.
* Assisting the Parish Clerk in ensuring a good relationship is maintained with Parishioners.
* Deputising for the Parish Clerk as required.
The successful applicant will need to offer good written and verbal communication skills, a good understanding of IT systems (including the use of Microsoft Office software) and must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team. You will also need the aptitude to learn the Parish Council's policies and systems.
Experience in an administration role of a similar nature is essential including dealing with the public.
Knowledge of financial administration and project management would be desirable but not essential.
A full copy of the job description and person specification can be found on our website, or via application to the Clerk - www.kingsworthy-
If you have any questions about the role, then please contact the Parish Office.
Apply for this role
If you are applying for this role via Indeed, please note all candidates will be required to fill out an additional application form. This form is available on our website or via email from the Parish Office.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,824.00-£28,598.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Have you read the full job description and person specification before applying?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/09/2025
Reference ID: DeputyClerk2025