Interim or Permanent Part-Time Parish Clerk, Working From Home – Wixams Parish Council
Wixams Parish Council in the Bedford Borough Council area, seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to be Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. The successful candidate will be employed for up to 15 hours per week, working independently from home. Working hours to suit, although attendance at approximately 12 evenings a year in Wixams will be necessary.
The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its business properly and to provide independent, objective and professional advice and support. The Clerk is the key point of contact with all other authorities, contractors, suppliers, & the public.
The Clerk plays a vital role in Council meetings. The successful candidate will need to possess great communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise their workload independently, without supervision.
Terms & Conditions include:
Starting salary determined by National Association of Local Councils Pay point to be agreed, based on experience and qualifications to be employed for up to 15 hours per week.
Membership of Pension Scheme
21 – 27 days paid holiday per year pro rata (subject to years’ service if already a serving Parish Clerk)
Working from Home Allowance – £200 per year
All equipment provided
Duties include:
Acting as impartial advisor to the Council
Organising & attending meetings, preparing agendas & reports, & taking minutes Management of budget, & day to day management of accounts
Payment of invoices & management of on-line banking Production of annual accounts for audit purposes & completion of all statutory returns
Dealing with enquiries & correspondence from the public & other bodies
Management of website & payroll
Administration for allotments & newsletter adverts
Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:
Applicant to hold Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or currently be qualified by experience in a similar sized Parish Council with precept of £75k, 15 Councillors and approx 2,000 homes
A good understanding of Local Council administration & the legal framework
Competent in using email, Microsoft Office Word & Excel
Possess a high degree of literacy and numeracy
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Good organisational skills
Please apply to saqhib.ali@Wixams-pc.gov.uk
Should you wish to have an informal chat before applying please call the Chair, Saqhib Ali on 07758 157051