Parish Clerk/ RFO vacancy
South Witham Parish Council
Vacancy for a Parish Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)
South Witham Parish Council is seeking applications from an enthusiastic and well organised individual for the role of Parish Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) as the current clerk is standing down after 21 years in the post.
The contracted hours are 40 hrs per calendar month split between both roles.
Duties include:
Managing the day to day business of the Council.
Attendance and minute taking at 10 Parish Council monthly meetings held on 1st Tuesday of the month in the evening, plus any extraordinary meetings
Managing the Council’s financial accounts
Managing the Council’s cemetery records
Managing the Council’s allotment records
Acting as first point of contact for the Council as the Council Proper Officer & RFO and implementing Council decisions
Liaising with the public, councillors, local government bodies, contractors as required
Managing the council’s website
Use of Email, Word, Excel and own computer/ laptop required
The post holder will mainly work from home with attendance at meetings and visits to the village to display relevant notices – agendas/ minutes as required
Salary is paid in accordance with the National Association of Local Councils NJC salary scales, according to relevant experience and qualifications
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and CV to;
email southwthampc@btinternet.com.
Full job description / person specification as follows;
Parish Council – Clerk Job Description – South Witham Parish Council
Parish Council – RFO Job Description – South Witham Parish Council
Parish Council – Clerk Person Specification – South Witham Parish Council
Closing date for applications - Friday 7th February 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as SWPC may close this vacancy early should sufficient numbers permit.