This role would suit someone who is interested in part time flexible work, mostly home based. Applicants should have small or large business or local authority administrative experience but the latter, whilst an advantage, is not essential.
Upton Parish Council has robust financial processes and systems in place, together with a suite of policies & guidelines for the running of a Parish Council and the Parish councillors are active in their support to the Clerk. These policies & guidelines will serve as a framework for the new appointee, who will maintain and improve these as part of the role.
The Parish Clerk is also the Responsible Financial Officer for the Council. Where required, training leading to a recognised qualification will be given in the responsibilities and functions of a Clerk, including the serving, or issuing of all the notifications required by law and other essential legal and local authority requirements. Depending on the experience of the applicant, training may additionally include administering budgets, finances, setting agendas & minute writing.
The appointee will report directly to Upton Parish Council and work alongside the Parish Clerk, producing information required by the Council to make effective decisions and learning how to advise and assist the Council with the formulation of Council policies. The appointee will also learn how to ensure that there is open and effective communication between the Council and village residents.
It is envisaged that the appointee would take over as Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer in due course.
Starting Salary: Depending on qualifications & experience. A trainee Clerk would start on £12.97 – £13.95 per hour & a qualified Clerk would start on £14.21 – £15.67 per hour. (All salaries based on the NALC pay scale).
Contract: Permanent, part time.
Hours of work: Initially, up to 5 hours per week (plus training time).
Location: Work from Home / Upton Village Hall.
Initial enquiries should be made to:- parish.clerk@uptonvillage.co.uk