Parish Clerk, Milton Ernest Parish Council
Milton Ernest Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer.
The post is part time for 4 hours per week, to be managed flexibly. The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its administrative functions and services professionally and in accordance with all relevant statutory obligations. The Clerk is the main point of contact for all other authorities, contractors, suppliers and the public and plays an important role in Council meetings.
The post will be based at home. Competence in Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel, is required. You will also be required to maintain the Council’s website and social media presence.
Duties will include attendance at meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and preparing other meeting papers, dealing with all correspondence, implementing Council decisions and liaising with outside bodies and residents, management of Council projects, managing finances and preparing the Annual Accounts for audit, management of council assets and maintenance of the Council’s website and social media presence. You will be required to attend any additional meetings as necessary. Parish Council meetings are currently held on 2nd Thursday of every month, with no meeting in August or December.
The post-holder will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise their own workload. An experienced clerk is required. Salary will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales and set within salary range LC2 18-23 (£29,269 to £32,076 pro-rata), dependant on experience and qualifications. A monthly working from home allowance of £26 is also provided.
Please email Robbin Brough at clerk@miltonernest-pc.gov.uk
Completed applications must be returned by email no later than noon on 5th July 2024. Interviews are expected to take place from 10th July 2024 (based on panel and candidate availability).
The post will be available from 1st August 2024 but an earlier start date may be desirable in order to allow for a handover period.