Job Description

Shireoaks Parish Council

Shireoaks Parish Council has a growing population due to new housing, currently seeking a motivated and forward-thinking individual to join our team as Clerk/RFO

Location - Based at home with mandatory attendance of monthly meetings 2nd Tuesday monthly (except August) 7pm - 9pm approx.

Must be available for meetings with suppliers on occasion and frequent inspections of the village.

Council Leadership: Preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and facilitating Council meetings to ensure effective governance.

Financial Oversight: Managing the Council's budgets, financial records monthly, and reporting, ensuring robust financial health.

Project Coordination: Overseeing and delivering key local projects, ensuring they meet community needs and are completed efficiently.

Asset and Facility Management: Ensuring the village's facilities and assets are well-maintained, safe, and serving the community effectively.

Community Engagement: Being the face of the Council, liaising with residents, local groups, and external organizations.

Requirements

Experience as a Clerk, Deputy Clerk, or in a relevant local government role

Strong leadership, communication, administrative and organisational skills

Resilience, professionalism, and the ability to manage complex or sensitive situations

Excellent IT and digital skills - Word/Excel and ideally with a software accounts package knowledge and a knowledge of basic HMRC payroll package and pension laws.

A good understanding of Council governance, statutory compliance, and community engagement

A passion for improving community life and delivering excellent service.

CiLCA is desirable (or commitment to achieve within 2 years); degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject welcomed

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Local Government pay scale - depending on experience and qualifications

Laptop will be supplied if necessary

Application Deadline = 31st October 2025

Application form only please/ No CVs please

Available from shireoaksparish@gmail.com or call Susan MacDonald (Clerk) 07789866544 for further information.

Job type - Part time/permanent - 30 hours per month

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.35 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 7 per week

Benefits:

Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Shireoaks S81: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Parish Clerk: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

CILCa qualification (preferred)
Work Location: Remote