The East Rudham Parish Council are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The role involves working 4-5 hours per week, flexibly, including attendance at the monthly Parish Council meetings (not August or December) with occasional extraordinary meetings if required.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating council meetings, drafting agendas, and recording minutes.
- Managing the Parish Council’s website.
- Maintaining and updating records and documents.
- Managing cemetery administration, churchyard and play area.
- Executing decisions made by the Council.
- Handling all incoming correspondence, including telephone calls, letters and emails.
- Serving as the Responsible Financial Officer, overseeing and reporting on the Parish Council’s finances, including, annual budget preparation, invoice payments, VAT reclamation, and preparing accounts for annual audit.
- Preparing financial reviews, and bank reconciliations.
- Managing, monitoring, and reporting on grant and funding opportunities.
- Monitoring planning applications and distributing them to the Council.
- Coordinating with Borough and County Councillors.
- Providing advisory support to the Council.
- Attending training if required.
The successful applicant should be suitably qualified have exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to work independently and proactively, good IT and organisational skills. Ideally CILCA qualified and knowledge of Scribe accounting system and online banking.
The salary will be paid in line with SCP 20-24 and according to experience. End date 31st July 2026.
Please send your CV and covering letter to: clerk@eastrudhamparishcouncil.gov.uk
