Job Opportunities

Vacancy for Clerk of Wymington Parish Council

Part-Time Parish Clerk- 21 hours a month to be worked flexibly as required mainly from home

Wymington Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. Our current Clerk will retire on 30^th September 2026

The successful candidate will be employed for 21 hours month (averaging just over 4 hours a week) to be worked on a flexible basis, including attendance in person at the Parish Council meeting which is held every two months on the second Tuesday of the month, in the evening. Meetings are held at the Meeting Place, High Street Wymington, and you will need to attend other meetings as and when required.

The role of the 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. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as an impartial advisor to the Parish Council;
• Arranging and attending Parish Council and other meetings including preparing agendas, meeting papers, taking minutes and undertaking all actions arising from the meeting;
• Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the Council;
• Receiving and dealing with enquiries and all correspondence from members of the public and other bodies;
• Liaising with Councillors, outside bodies and residents as required;
• Management of budget, day to day finances, payment of invoices, management of online banking, production of
• Bi monthly financial and budgeting reports for the Council;
• Preparing the Annual Accounts for audit and completion of statutory returns as required;
• Management of Council staff and assets.
• Acting as Registrar for Wymington Cemetery

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• The applicant to hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) or be prepared to obtain the qualification;
  •A good understanding of Local Council administration and the legal framework;
  •Competent use of email, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel;
  •A high degree of literacy and numeracy;
  •Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  •Very good organisational skills.

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales LC2 SCP18-23 depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact the Clerk on clerk@wymington-pc.gov.uk

To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering note and your contact details to jeffrey.wilson@wymington-pc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 14^th August 2026 and interviews will be held on 20^th and 21^st August 2026

Part-time Parish Clerk: 7 hours per month to be worked flexibly, mainly from home.

Milton Bryan Parish Meeting seeks a motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Parish Meeting.  The current Clerk will step down in August 2026.

The successful candidate will be employed for 7 hours per month to be worked on a flexible basis, working independently from home, along with attendance in person at the 3 parish meetings held on a Monday evening in February, May and October in Milton Bryan Village Hall.

The role of the Clerk is to ensure that the meeting 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.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

–Acting as an impartial advisor to the Parish Meeting;
-Arranging and attending Parish meetings including preparing agendas, meeting papers to enable the meeting to make informed decisions, taking minutes and undertaking actions arising from the meeting;
-Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the meeting if required;
-Receiving and dealing with enquiries and all correspondence from members of the public and other bodies;
-Management of budget, day to day finances, payment of invoices, management of online banking;
-Preparing the Annual Accounts for audit and completion of statutory returns as required; —-Updating and maintenance of the meeting’s website.

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience:

-A good understanding of Local Council administration and legal framework;
-Competent use of email, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and ability to update and maintain the meetings website;
-Possesses a high degree of literacy and numeracy;
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
-Very good organisational skills;

-Hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) preferable;

Terms and Conditions

-Renumeration will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales and is currently set at SCP (spinal column point) 21 at £17.00 per hour or £119 per month based on 7 hours worked per month.  This is due for review in October 2026.

For more information, please contact Karen Barker, the current clerk by email 1karenbarker@gmail.com.  If you wish to apply please send your CV along with a short covering note and your contact details.

Cople Parish Council

Part-Time Parish Clerk

Cople Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. Our current Clerk will step down on 22nd July 2026.
The successful candidate will be employed for 10 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis, including attendance in person at the Parish Council meeting which is held every two months in the evening, on the third Monday of the month, at Cople Village Hall and other meetings as and when required.

The role of the 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.Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

•Acting as an impartial advisor to the Parish Council;
•Arranging and attending Parish Council and other meetings including preparing agendas, meeting papers, taking minutes and undertaking all actions arising from the meeting;
•Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the Council;
•Receiving and dealing with enquiries and all correspondence from members of the public and other bodies;
•Liaising with Councillors, outside bodies and residents as required;
•Management of budget, day to day finances, payment of invoices, management of online banking, production of
•monthly financial and budgeting reports for the Council;
•Preparing the Annual Accounts for audit and completion of statutory returns as required; and
•Management of Council staff and assets.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

•The applicant to hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) or be prepared to obtain the qualification;
•A good understanding of Local Council administration and the legal framework;
•Competent use of email, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel;
•A high degree of literacy and numeracy;
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
•Very good organisational skills.

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales LC1 depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact clerk@cople-pc.gov.uk

To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering note and your contact details to clerk@cople-pc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June 2026 and interviews will be held shortly afterwards

Vacancy for Clerk of Oakley Parish Council

Part-time Parish Clerk: 14 hours per week to be worked flexibly, mainly from home but working in The Old School in Oakley for four hours, one day per week.

Oakley Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. Our current Clerk will step down on 31st August 2026.

The successful candidate will be employed for 14 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis, including attendance in person at the monthly Parish Council meeting which is held in the evening on the first Tuesday of the month at Oakley Village Hall and Neighbourhood Plan and other meetings as and when required.

The role of the 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.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Acting as an impartial advisor to the Parish Council;

Arranging and attending Parish Council and other meetings including preparing agendas, meeting papers, taking minutes and undertaking all actions arising from the meeting;Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the Council;

Receiving and dealing with enquiries and all correspondence from members of the public and other bodies;

Liaising with Councillors, outside bodies and residents as required;

Management of budget, day to day finances, payment of invoices, management of online banking, production of monthly financial and budgeting reports for the Council;

Preparing the Annual Accounts for audit and completion of statutory returns as required; and

Management of Council staff and assets.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

The applicant to hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) or be prepared to obtain the qualification;

A good understanding of Local Council administration and the legal framework;

Competent use of email, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel;

A high degree of literacy and numeracy;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and

Very good organisational skills.

Terms and Conditions

Renumeration will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales LC2 depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact Ann Paice on 07873 887370 or email her at parishclerk@oakleybedford-pc.gov.uk

To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering note and your contact details to parishclerk@oakleybedford-pc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th June 2026 and interviews will be held shortly afterwards

Billington Parish Council

Part-time Parish Clerk: 12 hours per month to be worked flexibly, mainly from home.

Billington Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. Our current Clerk will step down on 1st May 2026.

The successful candidate will be employed for 12 hours per month to be worked on a flexible basis, working independently from home, along with attendance in person at the bi-monthly Parish Council meeting which is held in the evening on the third Thursday of every other month at Billington Village Hall. The first meeting to be attended is the Annual General Meeting on 21st May 2026.

The role of the 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 meetin

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

– Acting as an impartial advisor to the Parish Council;
-Arranging and attending Parish Council meetings including preparing agendas, meeting papers to enable the Council to make informed decisions, taking minutes and undertaking all actions arising from the meeting;
-Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the Council;
-Receiving and dealing with enquiries and all correspondence from members of the public and other bodies;
-Liaising with Councillors, outside bodies and residents as required;
-Management of budget, day to day finances, payment of invoices, management of online banking, production of monthly financial and budgeting reports for the Council;
-Preparing the Annual Accounts for audit and completion of statutory returns as required; and
-Management of Council assets, including ensuring various contractors, undertake duties to a high standard, and the regular updating and maintenance of the Council’s website and developing the Council’s social media presence.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

-The applicant to hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA);
-A good understanding of Local Council administration and legal framework;
-Competent use of email, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, and ability to update and maintain the Council’s website, and comfortable with a variety of social media;
-Possesses a high degree of literacy and numeracy;
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
-Very good organisational skills.

Terms and Conditions

-Renumeration will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales and set at SCP (spinal column point) 23 at £17.85 per hour or £214.20 per month based on 12 hours worked per month.

For more information, please contact Julie Todd, our current clerk, on 07525 005754 or email her at clerk@billingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

To apply, please send your CV along with a short covering note and your contact details to helenthompson@billingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th April 2026 and interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

Town Clerk, Sandy Town Council

Recruitment of Town Clerk

Salary Scale: LC3 – SCP 37 – 41 per annum (£48,226 – £52,413 inclusive)

(Depending on experience and qualifications)

Plus – Local Government Pension Scheme and Free Parking.

Sandy Town Council is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking and proactive Town

Clerk to support the elected Councillors in achieving their aims and aspirations for the Council.

The Town Clerk will have responsibility for ensuring that the instructions of the Council are carried out and will work actively with the elected Councillors accordingly.

The Town Clerk will help the Council develop its Strategic Plan while establishing and progressing action plans to achieve its ambitions.

The Council also has a number of ongoing projects, and a key part of this role will be somebody who has enthusiasm and experience to move these projects to completion; including research into grant funding bodies.

The Town Clerk will be expected to implement the Council’s plans and manage its operations, staffing and delivery of services.

The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring the Council remains up to date at all times in relation to its policies and training needs and adheres the required privacy, and data protection compliance.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant experience – a track record of service achievement, innovation and commitment to public service, be motivated, community focused, and possess sound managerial, communication and organisational skills.

Candidates should have a sound knowledge of local government law and procedures. A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification is required as a minimum, or a willingness to achieve this within 18 months of commencement. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend events will be required, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Sandy Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For an informal discussion and to access the Recruitment Pack then please contact the Town Clerk, Mrs Nicola Sewell on 01767 681 491 or at clerk@sandytowncouncil.gov.uk

• The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Tuesday 17^th March 2026.
• An opportunity to informally meet with members of the staffing team and Committee Chairs will take place on Monday 23^rd
• Formal interviews will take place on Wednesday 25^th March 2026.

For further details and an application pack:

Website:           www.houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

Email:              louise.senior@houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

Telephone:       01582 708540

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 5th April 2026

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Finance Manager, Houghton Regis Town Council

21 hours per week                

Permanent                

Salary SCP 25–28 (pro rata)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, knowledgeable and experienced finance professional to join Houghton Regis Town Council’s established and supportive team.

The position offers excellent terms and conditions, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and hybrid working opportunities.

The Search

We are seeking an experienced and accurate finance manager, capable of overseeing the Council’s financial activities within a legal and regulatory framework. You will manage day‑to‑day financial operations, maintain financial controls, support budget setting and forecasting, and assist with year‑end and audit processes.

The Team

Houghton Regis Town Council provides a positive and collaborative working environment where staff are supported through training and development.

Our officers are proactive, knowledgeable and confident in their work, building strong working relationships with colleagues, councillors, community partners and residents. The Finance Manager plays a key role in maintaining the Council’s financial integrity and supporting strategic financial planning.

The Applicant

You will have:

• AAT Level 3–4 (or equivalent) as a minimum, with evidence of CPD.
• Experience in financial management, including online banking, VAT, audit preparation, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Knowledge of accounting software and strong skills in MS Office programmes including Excel, Word and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work methodically, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• The ability to analyse financial information and provide sound advice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A willingness to undertake further training and to embrace change when required.

Desirable attributes include professional accountancy qualifications (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA), knowledge of local council accounting legislation, and CiLCA.

For further information, please visit the Houghton Regis Town Council website: www.houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

CVs will not be accepted.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed on merit and ability to perform the duties of the post.

 

Community Services Officer, Flitwick Town Council

 

More details, including the application form and the job description and person specification, can be found on the Flitwick Town Council website, here.

SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL

Part Time Parish Clerk: 5 hours per week

Sutton Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to be its’ Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer from 1^st October when the current Clerk retires after fifteen years in post.

The successful candidate will be employed for five hours per week, working independently from home. Working hours are flexible but attendance at the bi-monthly evening meetings (second Monday) is required.

The role of the Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its business properly and to provide independent professional advice and support. The Clerk is the main point of contact with all other authorities, contractors and the public. This varied post would suit someone interested in the local community and local government. Good communication, administrative and numeracy skills are required together with the use of email and office software.

Duties will include:

• Arranging and attending parish council bi-monthly meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Providing information to enable the council to make decisions and then implementing the council’s decisions
• Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the council
• Managing council finances
• Receiving and dealing with council correspondence and documents
• Liaising with councillors, external bodies and the public
• Managing the maintenance of areas within the parish that the council is responsible for

Terms & Conditions include:

• Starting salary determined by National Association of Local Councils Scale LC1 points 7 -12, based on experience and qualification, employed for 5 hours per week
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid holiday per year based on spinal point and pro-rata to a full-time equivalent of 37 hours per week
• Reasonable Reimbursement of Expenses
• An applicant should ideally hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) however, we will consider all suitable candidates.

For more information, please contact Colin Osborne, current clerk, on 01767 682032. To apply, please send a CV with a short covering note and your full contact details to the Vice-Chair by email to rogerbunker@btinternet.com  Closing date for applications is Friday 29^th August.

The interviews will be in the evening during week commencing 1^st September.

 

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Cotton End Parish Council