Job title: Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Organisation: Ardingly Parish Council, Mid Sussex District, 11 Councillors.
Salary: £22,238 – £24,641, for 21 hours per week, (NALC SCP 31-35) dependent on
experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: 16th August 2024, with interviews held within the following
two weeks.
Application Process: Please send your CV and covering letter to:
[email protected]. Interviews will be held w/c 27th August 2024.
SUMMARY
We are currently advertising to fill the combined role of Parish Clerk and
Responsible Finance Officer. The Council seeks highly organised and
committed applicants to undertake this key role responsible for all day-to-day
organisation and management of the Council’s services, facilities and finances.
You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible and community-focused with
excellent administrative, interpersonal, accounting and IT skills to work
successfully with staff, councillors, external organisations, stakeholders and
the community.
You will be suitably experienced, ideally CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council
Administration) qualified, to ensure that all legal, statutory, financial and other
governing provisions relating to the Council are observed. You will also be
responsible for ensuring that all Council meetings are properly administered and
decisions are effectively implemented, whilst developing healthy working
partnerships with key local and regional bodies.
The position is highly flexible with scope for a balance of homeworking and
working out of one of the parish buildings.
The council will consider splitting the clerk and responsible financial officer roles
should applicants specify this in their application.
We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this
post.
DETAILS
Further details of the job description listing the key tasks can be received upon
request.
Hours: The position is 21 hours per week with scope for a degree of homeworking /
flexibility. Attendance is required at a minimum of 11 evening full council
meetings per year normally held on the second Wednesday of the month in
Hapstead Hall, Ardingly at 7.30 to 9.30pm and 1 annual meeting, all of which will
form part of normal working hours. There will also be a few irregular committee
meetings to organise and attend.
There will be times throughout the year when it will be more busy than others
and it is expected that this fluctuation will be self-managed.
Holidays: The holiday allowance is in line with the National Agreement ‘Green Book’
conditions of service which is up to 28 working days’ paid annual holiday
(which includes the eight public and bank holidays in England).
Pension: You will receive membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
(after the qualifying period) and receive sick pay.
The successful candidate must have:
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Familiarity with finance and accountancy
• Either have or be prepared to work towards the Certificate in Local
Council Administration (CiLCA) or equivalent. Training will be
supported.
• Previous experience in local government administration and finance is
desirable as is experience relating to the management of project work.
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• References from previous employers