Vacancy for Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer
The Parish Council is recruiting a Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer.
The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication and organisational skills for dealing with members of the public, local authorities and contractors and a wide range of tasks including preparing agendas and writing meeting minutes as well as keeping the Council’s accounts. A good local knowledge and interest in village affairs is important. Prior bookkeeping / financial experience and proficiency in MS Office would be beneficial and previous experience of maintaining websites would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be CiLCA-qualified or be willing to work towards obtaining this qualification.
Working hours are 20 per week, working from home. There will be a requirement to attend 10 evening Parish Council meetings a year requiring travel to the meeting venue. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
If you wish to apply, please send a full C.V. and covering letter detailing relevant experience to:
Judith Crosier, Clerk to Ickleford Parish Council on clerk@ickleford-pc.gov.uk by 30th April 2025 with interview dates to be agreed.