Parish Clerk - Responsible Finance Officer

Leadenham Parish Council has a vacancy for a Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer. 

Leadenham Parish can be found between Newark and Sleaford just off the A17. 

Specialism Administration, HR, Finance and Legal Director Area Parish Council Job Category Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer General Location Sleaford Salary Dependent on experience, within the local government scale recommended for Parish Clerks. Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Part-time Closing Date 28/02/2025 Job Reference 23284 print this job Apply NowSend to a Friend

Parish Clerk - Responsible Finance Officer 

The role includes:

Managing the day-to-day business of the Council. Preparing agendas and drafting minutes. Advising the council and ensuring council compliance with legislation and best practice. Implementing Council decisions. Managing and reporting on the Council’s finances, including year-end audit reports and VAT. Updating the Parish Council website.

Payroll is provided by a professional third party.

The Parish Council has a Play Area, Parish Field and Village Hall (managed by a committee). There is no responsibility for a cemetery.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Some additional meetings may be required, and the role holder will be expected to attend these.

Requirements:

Ability to work on your own initiative. Ability to time-plan and prioritise. Confidence to deal with members of the public, councillors, local government bodies, contractors. Confident in the use of Office, Word, Excel and website updates.

A Job Description is available to view on the Parish Council website. Clerk/RFO Vacancy – Leadenham Parish Council

Salary is dependent on experience, within the local government scale recommended for Parish Clerks. Subject to annual review along nationally agreed and published guidelines.

Hours: 20 hours per month.

Location: Work from home, with attendance at meetings, which are held at Leadenham Village Hall.

In the first instance please contact:
Cllr M Nelstrop, Chair: mnelstrop.leadenhampc@gmail.com

The closing date for applications is 5:00 pm on 28 February 2025.

The Parish advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interview.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.