Ashwellthorpe and Fundenhall Parish Council are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Arrange, attend and minute monthly Parish Council meetings, (third Tuesday of every month except August) including an annual parish meeting.
- Prepare agendas and documentation, and implement Council decisions.
- Attend to administrative tasks including maintaining paper and electronic files. Carry out review of council policies, including annual assessment of council’s asset register and general risk assessment.
- Dealing with correspondence and enquiries on behalf of council.
- Monitoring planning applications and distributing them to the Council.
- 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.
- Advise and support seven Councillors
- Liaise with District and County Councillors (and other organisations as needed)
- Attending training if required.
The successful applicant should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to work independently and proactively. Strong Word, Excel and Outlook skills are a necessity.
Local Government experience is essential and holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable.
You will be required to work 20 hours per month which includes attendance to Parish Council meetings.
The role is flexible and home-based, with Council-provided laptop and printer.
A £10 monthly home-working allowance and mileage at £0.45 per mile are paid for work-related travel (excluding Council meetings).
The salary will be paid in accordance with NALC guidelines and according to experience.
Please send your CV and covering letter to: clerk@ashwellthorpeandfundenhall-pc.gov.uk.
Closing date Sunday 30th November 2025.
