Shepton Beauchamp Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person for the above post.
The role involves the management of Parish Council administration and financial records. Previous experience is not essential as training will be available.
The role involves:
· Parish Clerk. The preparation of agendas and taking minutes at the Parish Council monthly meetings and quarterly committee meetings, implementing decisions taken by the Parish Council, dealing with all correspondence and ensuring the Council adheres to all relevant legislation.
· RFO. All financial record keeping. Preparing an annual budget and report. Making arrangements for audit and Preparation of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR).
Working hours and pay. The position is for 8 – 9 hours per week, working from home. Rates of pay will be based on NALC salary scales for a part-time clerk (£16.35 – £17.85 per hour) subject to experience.
Essential skills. Good communication skills, excellent IT skills (Word and Excel), the ability to work with other people and good time management. The Clerk is the Council’s advisor on all aspects of its role which requires sound judgement and discretion.
Training. Unqualified applicants will be required to attend training and work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).
Handover. Handover from the current Clerk is available.