Vacancies

TENBURY TOWN COUNCIL

APPOINTMENT OF TOWN CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

Salary within grade LC3

(SCP 33 – 36 - £45,429 - £48,738 p.a.)

Full-time (37 hours per week)

A vacancy has a risen for the position of Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer due to the retirement of the present Town Clerk & RFO.

If you have a genuine interest in helping the Town Council develop and deliver timely, quality and innovative services to the local community, this post is ideal. 

This pivotal role as the ‘engine of the Council’ offers a rewarding challenge ensuring the Council functions effectively and meets statutory obligations and continuing to deliver services to the community in an ever-changing local government environment. 

You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered and decisions effectively implemented whilst working with key local and regional bodies.

Suitably qualified, highly motivated and community focused, you will bring strong sound leadership, administrative, communication, IT, financial and organisational skills and be flexible in approach and able to meet tight deadlines.

We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment, including Aviva Pension scheme, for this full-time post which involves evening and weekend attendance.

Please call Lesley Bruton on 01584 810118 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for a recruitment pack and an application form.

Closing date for applications: 16^th October 2026.

Tenbury Town Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Upton upon Severn Town Council is seeking a well-organised, committed and community-focused individual to successfully undertake the role of Town Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer.  Upton upon Severn is a vibrant riverside town with a rich history and a thriving local economy. 

You will need to be motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic. Able to meet deadlines, work on your own initiative, and have some knowledge about working with a local authority.  The Town Clerk is also responsible for managing our three part time staff who are the Deputy Clerk, Caretaker and Cleaner.

The role is part-time 28 hours per week including some evening and occasional weekend work. The applicant will work from the Town Council office based at the Memorial Hall in Upton upon Severn.  The hours and days worked are negotiable, based around normal office hours. There is a requirement for the Town Clerk to work on Thursdays to ensure there is cover in the office five days a week. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the management and delivery of the Council's finance, services and ensuring good governance.

The salary band range is based on the NJC Scale 27 - 29 (£38,220 - £41,177 per annum pro rata).

Applicants need to have relevant and sound administrative and organisational skills and a flexible and forward-thinking approach. Experience of working in the Local Government sector is essential.

Please see our website at www.uptonuponsevern-tc.org.uk/current-vacancies for more details, and to download the full job description, person specification and application form. For further information on the role, please email the Town Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 9^th October 2026.  

Upton upon Severn Town Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Is looking for a

CLERK

£36,363 to £40,777 Full time, flexible working considered

Want to take the reins of one of Warwickshire’s largest parish councils?

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the council and its staff based in new offices in the Community Hub at the heart of the village.

You will either be an experienced qualified Clerk or someone who can demonstrate exceptional administrative skills.

You can read the details at Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council and you can  arrange to speak  informally to the chairman of the council via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 regular meetings in the parish so own transport is essential.

The Clerk/RFO is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors, local government officials and the public.  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. 

Applicants must be computer literate with own internet access and will need strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Workloads will fluctuate so a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise and manage time is important. 

Previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and knowledge of Local Government is highly desirable as is the CiLCA qualification or willingness to undertake the qualification.

The Parish is unusual in owning the village pub, shop and flat on behalf of the community which adds additional challenges and reward to this dynamic role.

We hold the LGA Quality Award and uphold the Civility and Respect pledge and pride ourselves on being an efficient, effective and friendly parish council.

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 26– 30 (£37,280 -£40,777 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 21^st September 2026

Upton upon Severn Town Council

Upton upon Severn Town Council are seeking to appoint a Lengthsman. There is a requirement for the Lengthsman to have Public Liability Insurance for a minimum of £5 million. The Lengthsman will be required to hold an approved LANTRA training qualification or be prepared to complete the training if appointed.

The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage. Must provide their own transport, tools and equipment.

Works required

Drainage:

• Clear gully grates
• Clear verge grips
• Clear headwalls, outfalls
• Advise landowners and frontages when their ditches need cleaning.

Vegetation clearance:

• Remove vegetation obstructing signs.
• Remove vegetation at junction visibility splays.
• Removal of basal tree growth from Highway trees.
• Pulling/cutting of noxious weeds following site specific approval from the manager.
• Side out footways to normal width and spread arisings on verge where possible.
• Negotiate with frontagers for them to cut back overhanging vegetation.

Miscellaneous:

• Rotation and charging of mobile Vehicular Activated Signs (VAS) following site specific approval and authorisation from the manager.
• Clean dirty signs and/or retighten brackets, reposition signs which have been knocked out of place where no excavation is required (except illuminated signs).
• Snow clearance and gritting/salting by hand.
• Removal of illegal fly posting.
• Maintenance and repainting of highways approved visibility fencing.

Not included:

• Litter picking.
• Rubbish removal such as fly tipping.
• Removal of waste from gully pots/jetting or any gully work that involves removal of covers or lids.
• All work outside of the publicly adopted highway.
• Cutting of private hedges.

This will be on a 12months contract at an hourly rate of £14.00 per hour.

Please contact the Council office on 01684 592273 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.

Dodderhill Parish Council – Serving the people of Dodderhill

The lowdown-

Dodderhill Parish Council is seeking a new Clerk / Executive Officer.

The Recruitment Pack and Application Form are available here: Vacancy for Clerk to the Council – Dodderhill Parish Council

In brief the job offers-

 Hours- Part Time: 25 hours per week (32 hrs p/w for first 6 months)

 Pay- Salary Scale SCP: 33 – 36 (£42,708 - £45,718 p/a pro rata)

 Pension- Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

 Application closing date and time Friday 17/07/2026, 4pm.

 Interviews will be held on 23/07/2026; second interviews on 29/07/2026.

 Start date: Tuesday 01/09/2026.

Join Us To Drive Forward Dodderhill’s Developing 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?

At this time of change within local government, Dodderhill Parish Council, based in Wychbold, Worcestershire, is seeking an experienced and proactive Clerk who thinks like an Executive Officer, to lead its operations and strategic initiatives. This pivotal role as the ‘engine of the council’, offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community in a changing local government environment.

In this leadership role your key responsibilities will include:

Council Support Preparing agendas, recording minutes, and ensuring the council continues to operate smoothly.

Financial Management Overseeing the annual budget, precept, and financial records.

Community Engagement Being the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance Ensuring statutory duties and best practices are upheld.

Project Coordination Supporting council initiatives and local development projects.You will drive the development of the council’s Strategic Plan, guiding its future priorities and direction. With strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, you will navigate local government complexities while guiding Councillors and partners to remain focused on the community needs. As local government structures evolve, you will 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 sometimes 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 invite you to apply.

Contact the Council Support Officer via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to talk it through or have questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Shrawley Parish Council

Vacancy for Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer

A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer to Shrawley Parish Council due to the resignation of the outgoing Clerk.  You will be an employee of Shrawley Parish Council.

The position is between 3 - 5 hours per week, mostly working from home, so good internet access is required.  You must be able to attend a minimum of 6 evening meetings of the Parish Council over the year, although additional meetings may be held if urgent matters arise.  A laptop will be provided, you must be competent in the use of office IT.  You must have good communication skills, written and verbal, you will be dealing with the public and other outside bodies.

Your post will include preparing agendas for meetings, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence (emails), maintaining accounts, processing PAYE, preparing and overseeing a budget, management of Parish Lengthsman, Defibrillator checks and keeping the website updated.

The Clerks role also involves ensuring the Parish Council follow procedures and acts within its powers. A background in Local Government is useful but full training will be available to the successful candidate.

Salary range: To be discussed dependent upon experience

For further details and application form please contact

Rebecca Mosedale, Chairman

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Bayton Parish Council
Part Time Self Employed Contractor For Minor Maintenance Jobs Required
Bayton Parish Council wish to contract a person to undertake small jobs within the Parish such as –
Siting Noticeboards
Siting waste bins
Maintenance of wooden seats and benches
Cleaning of seats/benches
Maintenance and cleaning inside and out of BT Boxes(housing Defibrillators)
Tidying of small garden area (no mowing involved)
The hours are expected to be in the region of 4 per month
You will need to be self-employed and have your own Public Liability Insurance
For further details and application form please contact Clerk
Lesley Jenkins Clerk to Bayton Parish Council
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Applications to be with the Clerk by 30 June 2026