Parish Clerk
North Tuddenham Parish Council is a supportive and friendly team that makes a Clerk’s role a pleasure to undertake. Councillors believe strongly in team-work and are proactive in undertaking their assigned actions, often going above and beyond. There is no division in the line-up and members work collaboratively with each other and the Clerk. The current postholder is only stepping down due to escalating full-time work commitments. Please feel free to contact her at clerk@northtuddenhamparishcouncil.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
RFO Role:
Whilst the Clerk does not currently undertake the role of Responsible Finance Officer, this is likely to be integrated into the Clerk’s role moving forwards and is subject to annual review.
Key details:
- Hours: Approximately 4 hours per week – with agreed additional hours upon demand
- Working pattern: Home-based
- Meetings: Attendance at 6 evening Parish Council meetings per year, usually on the third Thursday of the month, plus any extraordinary meetings.
- Start date: As soon as possible but start date will encompass handover from current post-holder
Salary: negotiable dependant on experience. Ongoing Training and CPD will be offered as required, in addition a tax free £20.00 per month working from home allowance will be paid.
Salary will be paid in accordance with the NALC (National Association of Local Councils) pay scales.
About the role:
The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and is responsible for ensuring that the Council’s business is conducted in accordance with legislation and best practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing agendas, minutes, and meeting papers
- Updating the website and social media pages
- Providing professional advice and administrative support to councillors
- Managing correspondence and maintaining records
- Overseeing the legal expectations around Council finances, and supporting the RFO with the Annual Internal Audit
- Ensuring compliance with statutory duties and governance procedures
About you:
- Well organised with strong administrative skills
- Confident communicator with good written English
- Basic financial management skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Previous experience in local government is preferred but not essential for the right candidate.
Please send CV and covering letter to team@norfolkpts.org
Closing date – Friday 31 July 2026.
