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Brimpsfield PC
Position: Clerk and RFO
Closing date for applications: 16 May
Salary range: Salary Scale LC1 points 7-12
Contact name: John Oakley
Contact email: jeoakey@gmail.com
Job Description: A small parish council is seeking an organised, proactive individual to serve as Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This part-time role involves managing the council’s administration, preparing agendas and minutes, advising councillors on legal and procedural matters, and maintaining effective communication with the public. As RFO, you will also oversee the council’s finances, including budgeting, payments, and preparing accounts for audit.
Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience in local government is desirable but not required, and training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to support grassroots democracy and make a difference in your local community.
Longborough PC
Position: Clerk and RFO
Closing date for applications: 30 May
Salary range: LC2 SCP 15-23 £29,093 - £33,366 (pro rata)
Hours per week: 7
Contact name: Jenny Walsh
Contact email: clerk@longborough-pc.gov.uk
Job Description: The Clerk will be totally responsible for ensuring that the instructions of the Council in connection with its functions as a Local Authority are carried out. The Clerk is expected to advise the Council on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of the Authority's activities and in particular to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions. The person appointed will be accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required. The Clerk will be the Responsible Financial Officer and responsible for all financial records of the Council and the careful administration of its finances.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
To prepare, in consultation with appropriate members, agendas for meetings of the Council and its committees and sub-committees.
To attend all meetings of the Council and its committees and sub-committees (if convened) and prepare minutes for approval.
To implement the decisions made by the Council.
To issue notices and prepare agendas and minutes for the Parish Meeting: to attend the assemblies of the Parish Meeting and to implement the decisions made at the assemblies that are agreed by the Council.
To monitor and balance the Council's accounts and bank accounts, and prepare records for audit purposes and VAT.
To prepare final annual accounts and Audit documents in accordance with Government policies for audit of Smaller Authorities.
Gloucestershire CC
Position: Sustainability & Engagement Officer
Closing date for applications: 1 June
Salary range: £46,731 - £49,764 per annum
Job Description: Come and work for a rewarding organisation, joining our exceptional talent in the Environment and Waste team who are working to improve sustainability within Gloucestershire by addressing our climate emergency. You will provide support across the team taking responsibility for delivering targeted carbon emissions reduction across a wide range of topics. This will include developing internal and external engagement programmes at both a strategic and tactical level, supporting GCC, businesses and individuals with their decarbonisation plans and waste reduction activities.
Find the person spec, job profile and how to apply here https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty/job/Gloucester-Sustainability-and-Engagement-Officer/1157259855/
Charlton Kings PC
Position: Green Spaces Officer
Closing date for applications: 30 May
Salary range: LC1 (13-17) fte £28,163 - £30,060
Hours per week: 16-20
Contact: Helen Johnson
deputy@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Job Description: Charlton Kings Parish Council is seeking a practical, enthusiastic and community-focused individual to join our team as Green Spaces Officer. This key role involves the day-to-day management of our valued green spaces, including four allotment sites, to ensure they are safe, accessible, well-maintained and enjoyed by all.
You’ll oversee allotment applications and tenancies, carry out regular site inspections, support maintenance schedules and improvement works, and work with councillors and local groups on projects that enhance biodiversity and environmental sustainability. The role also includes preparing reports, maintaining accurate records, attending relevant meetings, and helping to secure funding.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for the outdoors and community spaces, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Experience in local government, environmental work, or community engagement is desirable but not essential—training and support will be provided.
Click here to apply and download the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form