Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Due to the retirement of the current clerk, Brean Parish Council looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take up a part-time appointment as the Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to the parish council after the Annual Council Meeting which is being held on 12 May 2025.

Working hours & Pay: Brean Parish Council is a small but ambitious council. The hours are currently 9 per week with meetings bi-monthly but both hours and meeting frequency are under review and subject to increase. Rates of pay will be based on NALC salary Spine Point 18 – 23, currently £15.84 to £17.29 per hour, subject to experience.

Role: The role involves the management of all parish council administration. The Clerk works from home and must be computer literate. A laptop is provided and an allowance given for fixed expenses and mileage. The role offers complete flexibility provided mandatory deadlines are fulfilled.
Attendance at the evening meetings of the Council is a requirement of the position. Council meetings take place on the 1st Monday of in January, March, May, July, September and December currently but may be monthly after May 2025 due to the council’s aspirations. Occasional other meetings may be necessary.

Responsibilities include the preparation of agendas and minutes, managing the budget and council finances (record keeping, bank reconciliations, annual budget, preparation of the Annual Return, implementing decisions taken by the parish council and dealing with all correspondence).

Essential Skills: Good communication; IT Skills (Word & Excel); the ability to work with other people; good time management, understanding of finance and budgeting (preferred).

Training: Unqualified applicants will be required to attend training and work towards a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).

Applications: Please apply via e-mail attaching your CV with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to clerk@breanparishcouncil.org.

Potential candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Tuesday 6th May in the afternoon.

Closing date for applications 29th April 2025.