Hexhamshire Parish Council

HEXHAMSHIRE PARISH COUNCIL

A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

The position is part time – 16 hours per month (4 hours per week). Salary scale SCP 13-17 (currently £205.28 per month) depending on experience and qualifications.

Hexhamshire Parish covers the whole of Hexhamshire which has a population of approx. 575. It is a peaceful, rural Northumbrian community. The Parish Council is active and forward-looking, managing a range of facilities that are valued by local people.

The ideal Clerk will have an interest in, and preferably a knowledge of, the area; will be CiLCA qualified or be willing to attend suitable training.

They will work from home flexibly although are expected to attend meetings at Whitley Chapel on the second Thursday of every month.

The position involves the statutory roles of Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer.

The Clerk will be required to:

  • perform the day-to-day activities necessary to ensure the Council is compliant with all

statutory requirements, including the preparation of timely agendas, reports, and minutes for all meetings

  • maintain all financial records, payment of invoices and income, VAT, prepare regular reports to Council including the Annual Budget and financial returns (AGAR).
  • be proficient in the use of standard PC based office software, principally word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail.
  • work with partners including other Public Sector bodies
  • communicate effectively and proactively with Councillors
  • engage with the community and communicate the Council’s objectives and activities effectively.
  • manage the Council’s website i.e. ensure recurring bills are paid with Council approval, and liaise with technical experts as necessary for ad hoc site maintenance.
  • manage specific projects from inception to completion

The job requires flexibility as work in the evening (to attend meetings) will be essential in the role.

Please send CV and covering letter to: hexhamshire.parish@yahoo.com

For an informal chat about the role please telephone the Parish Clerk on 07510 321455 or contact the Chair on 0434 673547

Closing date 5pm 7 April

 

 

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