Vacancies

BAYTON PARISH COUNCIL
Vacancy for a Parish Lengthsman Bayton Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and community minded Lengthsman to cover the rural Parish of Bayton.
• You will need to be Self-employed
• Have your own Contractor Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million
• To provide your own transport, tools and equipment
• Carry out Risk Assessments
• Complete Monthly Timesheets Work will include , but not limited to
• Clearing verge grips to remove water from highway
• Clear drain covers
• Keep signs clean and clear of vegetation
• Clear footways of weeds etc
• including any other work as listed in contract
• The ability to respond to issues at short notice Worcestershire County Council set the budget annually, your hours will depend on the hourly rate agreed with you at interview and may vary each month The Lengthsman will be required to hold approved LANTRA training qualification, a a copy of your qualifications/card will be required Contract is for this current year until 31 March 2026, and will be reviewed yearly. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact the Parish Clerk – Lesley Jenkins 07942 363070 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Closing date for applications is 14 September 2025 Interviews will held week commencing 29 September 2025

Lengthsman Vacancy

5^th August 2025

Ashton under Hill Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Lengthsman for 2025/26.

The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage in Ashton under Hill. The work may be expanded to include other small-scale maintenance work.  Appropriate basic training on the hazards of working in the highway and standards of work to be achieved will be provided by Worcestershire County Council where necessary.

This contract for services is for one year in the first instance commencing as soon as possible, it will be reviewed on the 12 month anniversary of the appointment. Hours and hourly rate to be negotiated and confirmed.

Interested applicants should contact the Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date:  31^st August 2025

 Appointment of an Executive Officer

(Part time – 25 hours per week)

Salary Scale SCP: 33 - 36 (£44,075 - £47,181 per annum pro rate)

Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Join Us in Shaping Dodderhill’s Future

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment?

Dodderhill Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer to lead its operations and strategic initiatives.  This pivotal role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community.

As Executive Officer your key responsibilities will include:

• Council Support – Prepare agendas, record minutes, and ensure smooth council operations.
• Financial Management – Oversee budgets, precepts, and financial records.
• Community Engagement – Be the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance – Ensure statutory duties and best practices are upheld.
• Project Coordination – Support council initiatives and local development projects.

 You’ll drive the development of the council’s Strategic Plan, guiding its future priorities and direction.  With strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, you’ll navigate local government complexities while guiding Councillors and partners to remain focused on the community needs.  As local government structures evolve, you’ll be confident working with ambiguity, adapting to change, and reshaping systems to meet emerging challenges.

The successful candidate will bring calm confidence and resilience, engaging constructively with differing and often strong views, while maintaining professionalism and strategic focus. Emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and integrity will be essential in fostering respectful dialogue and upholding the Council’s Civility and Respect Pledge.

 If you are organised community-focused and eager to contribute, we welcome you to apply.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive a recruitment pack and application form.

Bishampton & Throckmorton Parish Council is seeking a self-motivated person to fill the exciting role of the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) to the Council.  The role is home based but includes attending a monthly Council meeting and occasional additional meetings as necessary.

The Clerk/RFO is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors and local government officials.  Duties include managing of accounts, preparing budgets and VAT returns.  The Clerk ensures that correct procedures are followed and advises the Parish Council to ensure that it acts lawfully. 

The successful applicant should be computer literate with own internet access, strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Workloads will fluctuate, the applicant will need to prioritise and demonstrate resilience.  The applicant will need to own transport and ideally should be CiLCA qualified or must be willing to undertake the qualification. Previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and/or knowledge of Local Government would be highly desirable although training will be provided

The Parish is unusual in also owning the village pub, shop and flat above which adds additional challenges and reward to this dynamic role.

The salary is based on 40 hours per month and will be calculated on the LGA/NALC salary scale.  The salary range is expected to be SCP 27– 30 (£37,035 -£39,513 pro rata) depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information and an application form contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date for applications is 10th September 2025

Drakes Broughton & Wadborough with Pirton Parish Council

require the services of a Lengthsman

The modern Lengthsman can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage. The work may be expanded to include other small-scale maintenance work. Appropriate basic training on the hazards of working in the highway and standards of work to be achieved will be provided.

This contract for services is based on 17 hours work per month and is for one year only but may be extended.

For further information and to apply, please contact:

Nikki Nicholson

Clerk to the Parish Council

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Tel: 01905 936560

Stoulton Parish Council are seeking to appoint a Lengthsman (preferably qualified) for 2025/26.

The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage. The work may be expanded to include other small-scale maintenance work.  Appropriate basic training on the hazards of working in the highway and standards of work to be achieved will be provided.

The Lengthsman will be required to travel around the parish at short notice.

Interested parties should contact The Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: 22^nd June 2025