Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified persons for the part – time (16 hours per week) post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Haswell Parish Council.
Acting as the Parish Council’s Proper Officer and Responsible Finance Officer, the successful applicant will require a working knowledge of managing finance, excellent communication and administrative skills, have good IT skills and the ability to use a variety of software.
The clerk must have the desire to make a significant contribution by supporting elected council members to improve the parish and its local community. Previous experience in a public sector environment, particularly Local Government, as well as experience in managing a team and sourcing external funding are all essential.
The successful candidate should be self motivated and hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) qualification or be willing to study for it. Terms and Conditions of employment are based on the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC) Contract of Employment.
Salary grade will be SCP 17 FTE £24,920 per annum.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from the parish office located in Haswell, with visits to outdoor parish locations and attendance at regular Council meetings (evening of the last Wednesday of the month) and occasional other evening meetings.
Interested persons are invited to contact the Council by telephoning the Chair of the Parish Council on 07834167265 or by email to haswellparishcouncil@gmail.com. Applications are by CV with covering letter to the Chair. Here is the job description.
Closing date is FRIDAY 29TH APRIL 2022 at 12 NOON with interviews to be held in week commencing 9th May 2022.