Longborough PC
Position: Clerk and RFO
Closing date for applications: 10 Oct
Salary range: SCP 18-23 (£16.35 - £17.85 per hour)
Hours per week: 7
Contact: Jenny Walsh
Contact email: clerk@longborough-pc.gov.uk
Job Description: Due to the retirement of the current Clerk/RFO, Longborough Parish Council is seeking an experienced Clerk and Finance Officer to join our small and vibrant team. Key responsibilities include:
• Provide full clerking services to the Council including agenda and meeting paper preparation, carrying out actions and minute taking at 6 meetings per year.
• Maintaining the required financial accounts including reports for auditors.
• Ensuring that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
• Receive and respond to correspondence addressed to the Council as appropriate
Candidates should have strong administrative and proficient IT skills with book-keeping and minute taking experience. They should have mathematical and writing proficiency with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of the public sector is desirable and should preferably have the Clerk's CiLCA qualification.
For a further discussion about the role and a full job description, please contact us using the email.
Dodderhill PC
Position: Clerk
Closing date for applications: 29 Oct
Salary range: SCP 33 – 36: (£44,075 - £47,181 per annum pro rata)
Hours per week: 25
Contact name: Manny Kler
Contact email: recruitment@chrgs.co.uk
Job Description: Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment?
Dodderhill Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (Parish Clerk) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community.
What you’ll do
As Executive Officer you will:
• Lead and support the Council – preparing agendas, recording minutes, advising councillors and, and ensuring decisions are implemented.
• Shape strategy – supporting councillors to develop and deliver the new Strategic Plan for 2025-2030.
• Oversee finances – managing budgets, precepts, financial records and ensuring strong controls.
• Engage the community – being the first point of contact for residents, partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance & governance – acting as Proper Officer and Responsible Finance officer, upholding statutory duties.
• Deliver projects – coordinating initiatives such as community facilities, parks and local development projects.
What we are looking for
You’ll need:
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with complex information, budgets and legal frameworks.
• Sound judgement in resource management and value for money, with practical experience of contracts and funding.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage constructively with diverse views and build consensus around community priorities.
• A diplomatic and principled approach, that encourages respectful dialogue and supports the Council’s Civility and Respect Pledge.
As local government structures evolve, you’ll bring a flexible mindset to shape systems and approaches for future challenges. Local government or Clerk experience is an advantage, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided).
Email for a candidate pack and application form. Applications must be returned by 5pm on 29th October 2025.
Interviews will take place on 6th November and for those invited to a second stage, these will take place w/c 10th November.
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