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.
Lower Slaughter PC
Position: Clerk and RFO
Closing date for applications: 24 Nov
Salary range: £17.85 per hour (SCP 23)
Hours per week: 4
Contact: Cornelius O'Boyle
Contact email: corneliusoboyle1@gmail.com
Job Description: Lower Slaughter Parish Council is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated, and community-minded individual to the post of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). This is a key role within the Council, providing professional advice, administrative support, and sound financial management to ensure the effective running of parish affairs.
The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and is responsible for carrying out all statutory functions, ensuring that its instructions and policies are implemented efficiently. You will prepare agenda, attend meetings, take minutes, manage correspondence, and liaise with councillors, residents, contractors, and partner organisations. You will also support the development of council policies and projects, helping the Council deliver for the community of Lower Slaughter.
As RFO, you will oversee the Council’s finances, maintain accurate financial records, prepare budgets and accounts, and ensure compliance with audit and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements governing the Council are observed.
• Maintain accurate accounts and prepare records for audit and VAT.
• Prepare agenda, attend Council meetings (6 per year) and produce accurate minutes.
• Manage Council correspondence, contracts, and communications.
• Prepare and issue invoices, process payments, and monitor budgets.
• Advise the Council on procedures, policies, and legal matters.
• Manage and implement the Council’s risk assessments.
• Prepare press releases and represent the Council as required.
• Undertake continuous professional development and work towards (or maintain) the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA).
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who:
• Has excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
• Is confident managing budgets and financial records.
• Can work independently, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is familiar with local government procedures (training will be provided if required).
Previous experience in local government or as a Parish Clerk would be an advantage but is not essential.
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