Clerk and RFO - Cronton Parish Council
18th of November, 2024
Cronton Parish Council
Vacancy for a Part-time Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
The Council
Cronton Parish Council serves the village of Cronton, which has a population of 1,500. It is a forward thinking and active council with 8 elected and co-opted members.
The Clerk
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to the Council - we will consider a job share/split role for Clerk/RFO. The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and financial affairs of the Council. The successful applicant should have a good level of education, with good communication, IT - Word and Excel and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of meeting administration and working to deadlines. Experience in a local government environment would be an advantage.
Holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable but not essential. Support and training will be offered.
The role will include:
- Meeting administration which includes preparation and distribution of agendas, report writing, minute taking and offering procedural advice where required.
- Tracking follow up to correspondence and tracking actions against agreed tasks.
- Managing the Council’s finance, keeping financial (receipts and payments) records, preparing financial reports, budget control and annual return.
- Maintaining paper and electronic files, updating the Council’s documents on social media and website (training will be provided), and co-ordinating the publication of the village newsletter.
- Dealing with emails on a regular basis and other correspondence and enquiries, communicating with the Chair and councillors, residents, local groups, local authorities and agencies as appropriate.
- Managing Councillors time – if deadlines etc ensuring awareness well in advance.
- Reviewing the Council’s policies and procedures.
- Providing independent and objective advice on governance and procedural matters.
- Dealing with VAT, HMRC basic tools and pension fund returns.
Terms and Conditions
This is a part-time position with 14 hours per week. Attendance at evening meetings (usually Monday’s) will be a requirement. The role is permanent subject to a 6-month probationary period. Pay scales SCPS 13-17 (£28163 - £30060 pa - pro rata), depending on qualifications and experience. Pension - can opt into a Pension scheme after probation.
Excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work in the office and from home, flexible hours and seeking a new vocation.
The hours are fairly flexible – home or office working, but the Council will wish to understand the desired working pattern of the applicant, who will also need to have a level of flexibility, i.e. some weeks may be less than 14 hours needed, some weeks may be more.
To apply
- For an informal discussion of the role please contact the Chairman - Councillor Rosanne Hayes on 07787 121911.
- Alternatively access the recruitment pack at (link). Applications can be emailed to crontonparishcouncil10@gmail.com or posted for attention of the Chair – Cronton Parish Council, 7 Hampton Drive, Cronton, WA8 5BZ.
Closing Date; 20/12/24
Expected Start Date; January 2025