Job Opportunities

Aspley Guise Parish Council

Part-time Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer: 14 hours per week to be worked flexibly, from home. Aspley Guise 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 31^st October 2026.d

The successful candidate will be employed for 14 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis, working independently from home, along with attendance in person at the monthly Parish Council meeting which is held in the evening on the first Monday of every month (excluding August) at St Botolph’s Church, Link Room.

Please note that this is a role for both Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer – Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

Experience in local government administration	Desirable
Recognised qualifications in these skill areas e.g. CiLCA or willing to achieve it	Essential
Thorough understanding of current IT systems for the running of a modern office and experience of working with social media and websites	Essential
Experience of finance management: preparing financial statements, bookkeeping and budgets	Essential
Good communication skills, both written and oral.  A friendly, helpful and professional telephone manner.	Essential
Ability to research and give accurate and clear advice on practice and procedure in local government.	Essential
Ability to interpret and process large amounts of complex information and to write detailed reports and analysis.	Essential

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated, able to work under own initiative to manage workload.	Essential
Able to prioritise and consider time effectiveness. To adhere to deadlines.	Essential
A strategic thinker and planner with the ability to ensure that the Parish Council is fully prepared to meet the challenges of new legislation and the increased demands of technology.	Essential
Able to work flexibly and to attend scheduled evening meetings and any additional meetings, as and when required.	Essential
Enjoy the benefits and challenges of working with a small team.  Be flexible, personable, a team player, leader and manager.	Essential
Be trustworthy, discreet, reliable and have a good sense of humour.	Essential
Driving licence and own transport (Depending on meeting locations).	Desirable

Terms and Conditions

– Renumeration will be in accordance with The National Joint Council for Local Government Services. This will be agreed upon depending on experience and qualifications.

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

Wilstead Parish Council

Parish Clerk

Experienced Parish Clerk Required

An opportunity to support a busy and growing Bedfordshire parish

OFFICE HOURS 20 hours per week Two days in the Parish Office Monday and Wednesday, 10am to 2pm	FLEXIBLE WORKING Remaining hours worked flexibly, including Monday evening meetings
SALARY SCP Scale Point 24 (TBC) pro rata	ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Parish or Town Council experience and burial ground management

Wilstead Parish Council is seeking an experienced, organised and confident Clerk to support a busy and growing parish. This is a Clerk only appointment. The role combines core council administration with responsibility for the burial ground, public open spaces, CCTV and the demands created by significant local development.

THE PROFESSIONAL ROLE

The Clerk is the Council’s Proper Officer and principal professional adviser. The postholder will provide impartial advice and implement lawful decisions made by the Council.

THE ROLE INCLUDES

• Managing the Council’s administration and statutory responsibilities, including year-end accounts and annual audits
• Preparing agendas and accurate timely minutes, and supporting councillors
• Attending monthly Monday evening Parish Council meetings
• Administering and managing the parish burial ground
• Supporting the management of public open spaces
• Overseeing CCTV administration
• Helping the Council respond to significant housing growth and development
• Dealing professionally with residents, contractors and partner organisations

WHAT WE NEED

• Previous experience as a parish or town clerk
• Experience of burial ground administration and management
• Good knowledge of parish council law, standing orders, governance and transparency
• Able to prepare accurate agendas and minutes without editorialising
• Able to give clear professional advice and then implement the Council’s agreed decision

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

• Six month probationary period with clear performance objectives
• Monday evening meetings form part of the contracted 20 hours
• Additional hours require prior authorisation, with payment or time off agreed in advance
• The working arrangement will be reviewed following the probationary period

HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and a covering letter explaining your relevant experience to recruitment@wilsteadparishcouncil.org CLOSING DATE: 2nd October 2026

Studham Parish Council

CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (RFO)

Part time – 13 hours per week – Permanent Position – Immediate start available

Studham Parish Council is seeking an experienced, motivated and proactive Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer RFO to support the Council in delivering its services to the local community.
This is primarily a home-based role with hours worked flexibly. The successful applicant will be required to attend the Council’s monthly meetings, held on the second Monday of each month.
Studham is a rural parish located within the Chiltern Hills National Landscape, an area recognised for its outstanding natural beauty, biodiversity and distinctive character. The parish has a strong sense of community and an active Parish Council committed to enhancing local services, supporting community initiatives, and protecting the parish environment and heritage.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clerk/RFO to play a central role in supporting the Council’s work, by ensuring effective governance, sound financial management and compliance with statutory duties, while helping the Council achieve its objectives for the benefit of the community.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as the Council’s Proper Officer and principal adviser.

• Providing procedural and administrative support.

• Preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.

• Financial – budgeting, payments, bank reconciliations, preparation of annual governance accountability returns, statements and financial reports.

• Managing the Council’s communications, including website maintenance, social media, publishing of statutory notices and Council documents, and acting as the first point of contact for enquiries.

• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, governance procedures and council policies.

• Supporting Council Members with projects and Parish matters.

Person Specification – the Council is seeking an enthusiastic and professional individual who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Parish Council Clerk and RFO.

• Sound knowledge of local government legislation, governance, procedures and financial management.

• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and manage a varied workload.

• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with councillors, residents and external organisations.

• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, (Word and Excel and Outlook), email and the use of websites.

• CiLCA qualified (preferred), or studying for it.

Remuneration includes:

A competitive salary in accordance with the National Association of Local Councils pay scale. Role grade LC2, SCP 22-28 depending on qualifications and experience and successful probationary period.

Nest Pension Scheme

Home working allowance
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To apply, please email your CV together with a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and including your contact details to: clerk@studhamparishcouncil.gov.uk

For further information call the clerk 07387 789897

Interviews: August 2026

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.