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Aycliffe Nature Park

Aycliffe Nature Park

Near Traveller’s Green in Newton Aycliffe, this area houses several rare species. There is a pond, dipping platform and info about flora and fauna.

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Ferryhill Town Hall

Ferryhill Town Hall Headquarters of Ferryhill Town Council

Great Aycliffe Show

Great Aycliffe Show

Organized by Great Aycliffe Town Council this event has crafts, horticulture, competitions, trade stands, demonstrations, funfair and refreshments.

Great Aycliffe Show

Great Aycliffe Show

Great Aycliffe Town Council provides a superb family-friendly event during August Bank Holiday weekend, with free public entry for two days of fun.

Adult fitness trail

Adult Fitness Trail

Shildon Town Council is encouraging its adult population to get as fit as its children by installing adult fitness equipment in its park.

Town Park

Town Park

Located near to the centre of Newton Aycliffe, the Town Park features planted areas, play equipment, a skateboard area and a youth shelter.

Oakleaf Bowls

Oakleaf Sports Complex

Open 7 days a week to provide classes, coaching and wide range of facilities including football, squash, badminton, cricket and indoor bowling.

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Local Councils Charter

Local Councils and Durham County Council members at the official signing of the Local Councils Charter event.

Refurbished Play Area

Refurbished Park - Shildon

Shildon Town Council's Hackworth Park and it's newly refurbished play equipment

Home / News and Events / Woodland Parish Clerk Vacancy

Woodland Parish Clerk Vacancy

WOODLAND PARISH COUNCIL

VACANCY

Parish Clerk (and Responsible Financial Officer)

Woodland Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Clerk to the Parish Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

This is a part time opportunity to work with, and support, the local Council at Woodland with the flexibility to work from home. Equipment will be provided where required. Woodland is a small parish of around 200 electors with an annual budget of about £3,000.

The Parish Clerk will support the Council with a focus on preparing for and attending the regular six bi-monthly meetings per year, providing guidance to the Council at the meeting and following up on matters arising. Parish information at:  www.woodlandparishcouncil.gov.uk

Hours: 144Hrs pa

(Arranged as 12 hours allocated to each of 6 annual meetings plus 6 hour per month)

Local Government SCP 7 – 12

(Currently £11.63 – £12.73 Per Hour, 2022-23 agreement)

Key tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Acting as an advisor to the Council and ensure the Parish Council follows sound governance practices’
  • Preparation of agenda and minute taking at meetings
  • Following up on agenda items and actions from meetings
  • Management of accounts, including maintaining financial records, banking reconciliation, HMRC Payroll, VAT returns and preparation of budgets for the Council
  • Preparation of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return
  • Management of the Parish Council website and its ongoing administration.

Essential criteria:

  • Excellent administration and communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Experience in preparing agenda and minutes of meetings
  • Experience in financial accounting/budgeting
  • Experience in use of IT including email, word processing, spreadsheets and interne

Desirable criteria:

  • Previous experience as a Parish Clerk
  • Possess the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA).

The Closing Date is Monday 05th May 2023

Interviews will take place asap after this date.

Applications can be sent in writing, preferably accompanied by a CV, by emailing the clerk (acting) at clerk@woodlandparishcouncil.gpv.uk

For an informal chat you can speak to the chairman, Cliff Harding on 01388 718659, email chair@woodlandparishcouncil.gov.uk