Brimpsfield Parish Council
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.
Chipping Campden TC
Position: Deputy Clerk
Closing date for applications: 9 May
Salary range: LC2 SCP 18 - 23; £30,559-£33,366 (pro rata)
Hours per week: 16
Contact name: John Dooley
Contact email: clerk1@chippingcampden-tc.gov.uk
Job Description: Chipping Campden Town Council seek a Deputy Town Clerk to support the Town Clerk to ensure that the decisions of the Town Council are carried out, with particular responsibility for committee administration, facilities management and to deputise in the Town Clerk’s absence.
Applicants should ideally be CiLCA / FiLCA qualified, but consideration will be given to a suitable candidates willing to study. Local government experience would be an advantage.
Main Duties and Responsibilities will include
• Deputising for the Town Clerk as Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer as required.
• Assisting the Town Clerk in implementing the decisions of the Council and its Committees
• Dealing with enquiries from the members of the public and Town Councillors
• Provision of support in the organisation and delivery of public and civic events
• Management of the Council’s Committees
• Compiling a yearly calendar of meetings and publishing this on the Council’s website
• Maintaining and updating the Town Council website and ensuring the Council’s social media feeds are kept up to date in line with Council’s policies
• Producing press releases, in line with the Communications Policy and in consultation with the Town Clerk and any relevant Councillors, and photos for public consumption to promote the Council and maintain its high public profile
• Liaising with local press and media to maximise promotional opportunities on behalf of the Council
• Assisting with the efficient running of the Town Clerk’s office, reviewing and monitoring systems, processes and procedures and updating where appropriate to ensure best practices are exercised and maintained
• Attending training courses relevant to the role, as required by Council
• Undertaking other duties, tasks and projects as required by the Town Clerk commensurate with the level of the post as necessary
• Any other duties which the Council may determine from time to time
Great Oldbury PC
Position: Temporary Booking Clerk (for Great Oldbury Community Centre)
Closing date for applications: 25 April
Salary range: LCP 1 SCP 13 -17 £28,163 - £30,060 Pro Rata
Hours per month: 30
Contact name: Jenni Bingham
Contact email: clerk@greatoldbury-pc.gov.uk
Job Description: The Community Centre Temporary Booking Clerk plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and efficient administration of the Community Centre. Acting as the first point of contact for all booking enquiries, the Booking Clerk is responsible for liaising with clients and prospective hirers via phone, email, and in person. With a focus on clear communication and strong customer service, the Clerk manages all bookings using the HallMaster system, making sure that all confirmed, pending, and cancelled reservations are accurately recorded.
A key part of this role involves issuing invoices in a timely manner, sending out booking confirmations and hire agreements, and providing detailed information regarding availability, procedures, fees, and the facilities on offer. Alongside managing the administrative side of bookings, the Booking Clerk also ensures that all relevant health and safety procedures are upheld at all times.
In addition to the core booking duties, the Booking Clerk will work closely with the Council Clerk to report any issues at the Centre and assist with other tasks as required, contributing to the day-to-day management and upkeep of the facility.
This is a temporary post for an initial period of six months, during which time the Council will be reviewing its staffing structure. It is anticipated that a new role of Assistant Clerk to the Council will be created at the end of this period, with the duties of the Booking Clerk forming part of the wider responsibilities of that future position.
The role offers a flexible working arrangement, with the majority of duties carried out from home, though some on-site attendance at the Community Centre will be necessary to support operations and liaise with users.
Rangeworthy PC
Position: Parish Clerk
Closing date for applications: 1 May
Salary range: 18-24 depending on experience. Currently £15.84 - £17.79 per hour
Contact email: rangeworthypc@gmail.com
Job Description: Rangeworthy is a friendly rural village on the outskirts of Yate, South Gloucestershire. The area covered by the Parish Council includes the parish of Bagstone. There is a population of approximately 900 residents. The Parish Council owns various parcels of land throughout the parish including a playground, woodland, recreation ground (with two football pitches), a sports pavilion as well as grazing land let out via an annual grass-keep tenancy.
Rangeworthy Parish Council is seeking to appoint a proactive Parish Clerk to manage the internal administration of Parish Council business and ensure the smooth running of council matters.
The ideal candidate will have good communication, organisational, literacy and numeracy skills and a knowledge of IT. Previous experience of local government and or committee skills would be desirable, however not essential.
This is a home working position with the requirement to attend monthly in-person meetings which are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month (and other meetings as required). A mobile phone and IT equipment will be provided, along with all training necessary for the role. A tax free allowance of £26 per month is paid to cover the cost of home working expenses, including the provision of internet.
The successful applicant will hold the CiLCA qualification, or be prepared to obtain it by May 2027.
If you have the enthusiasm, vision and commitment to take the Council forward we would like to hear from you.
For an application pack, including Person Specification, Job Description and Application Form, please email rangeworthypc@gmail.com