Clerk & RFO – 7 hours per week
New Buckenham 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 7 hours per week, home based, including attendance at the monthly Parish Council meetings (although no formal September meeting) 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 allotment administration
- Managing the Cemetery administration
- 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
- Maintaining risk register and risk management policy
- Coordinating with District and County Councillors
- Providing advisory support to the Council
- Attending training if required
Person Specification
Essential
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of Parish Council procedures
Desirable
- Experience in local government, administration or bookkeeping
- CiLCA qualification or willingness to undertake training
The salary will be paid in line with SCP 19-21 and according to experience.
Please send your CV and covering letter to: parish.clerk@newbuckenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk
