Part-Time Experienced Parish Clerk
Malvern Wells Parish Council is seeking a motivated and well-organised individual to become our Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, working with a supportive and enthusiastic council to help make a positive impact across our parish.
This is a part-time, mainly home-based role for 18.5 hours per week. Attendance is required at monthly full-council meetings (ten per year), and also meetings of committees and extraordinary council meetings which may be called as necessary (approximately six per year).
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day administration of the parish council
- Preparing agendas and taking minutes for council meetings
- Overseeing the council’s finances, budgets, and financial reporting
- Liaising with councillors, external organisations, contractors and the local community
- Implementing decisions made by the council
- To work with councillors in maintaining the website
- To assist our experienced Burial Ground Working Group to manage the parish burial ground (training supported by the council)
The ideal candidate will:
- Be highly organised with strong administrative and IT skills
- Have excellent communication and financial management abilities
- Hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA), or be willing to obtain it within 12 months (training supported by the Council)
- Have prior experience as a parish clerk or a sound understanding of parish council procedures
- Have references from previous employers
Terms:
- Part-time: 18.5 hours per week, 80 hours per month
- Salary: PRO RATA SCP 22 (£32,654) to SCP 30 (£39,513), based on experience and qualifications
- Location: Home-based with evening meetings at Malvern Wells Village Hall
- In Addition: You will receive a home working allowance and a workplace pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
For a full candidate information pack including the application form, job description, and details of required competencies, please contact the Staffing Committee Chair, Paul Merrifield:
No closing date — applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
