Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer*

Contact name: Cllr Pam Sissons

Mobile: 07786 854912

Southam Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to take on the role of Parish Clerk and RFO.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a committed Parish Council serving a vibrant semi-rural community. Previous experience as a Parish Clerk would be welcomed, although applications are equally invited from candidates with suitable administrative, business management, financial or local government experience who are looking to develop a career in parish administration.

The Role

• Act as Proper Officer to the Parish Council.
• Prepare agendas, reports and minutes for Council meetings.
• Provide professional advice to the Council on governance, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Manage the Council’s finances, including budgeting, accounts, payments and audit requirements.
• Implement Council decisions and oversee the day-to-day administration of the Council.
• Liaise with councillors, residents, borough and county councils and other organisations.
• Support the Council in delivering community projects.
• Maintain the Council’s website and statutory records.

Flexible working, but some evening meeting attendance is required (Council meetings are held at Southam Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the monthat 7.30pm). A working from home allowance equivalent to £26 per month will be paid in addition to office expenses and milage. Holiday allowance equivalent to 28 days per annum FTE pro rata.

The Person

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good IT skills.
• Experience of financial administration and budgeting.
• An interest in local government and serving the local community.

Training will be provided. A CiLCA qualification is desirable. Applicants willing to work towards the qualification are encouraged to apply.

Further Information

Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role or to request a full Job Description. If you wish to apply, please email your curriculum vitae/covering letter.

* Please note Southam Parish Council currently has a temporary RFO in place and therefore can provide an option for the successful candidate to take on the RFO duties if suitably experienced/qualified to do so, or just the Clerk to Council role.