Opportunities

Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer.

Wroughton Parish Council has 15 Councillors and is very active, with a number of projects being delivered over the last few years and this is continuing in the future with current projects in need of completion. Wroughton was the first parish in Swindon to complete a Neighbourhood Plan and over the next few years it’s expected to grow in size considerably due to ongoing development sites held within the Swindon Local Plan.

Wroughton Parish Council is seeking a suitably experienced person with previous experience of working in local government. The successful applicant should have excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills and preferably be CiLCA qualified and/or willing to study for the qualification. Local government work experience would also be an advantage.

The Deputy Clerk/RFO will be responsible for supporting the day to day business of the council, including the production of agendas and minutes for several council committees, liaising with outside bodies, as well as providing advice and implementing the council’s decisions. The applicant will need sufficient financial administrative capabilities and experience with financial software, preferably Rialtas and Sage payroll.

The employment start date will be Thursday 01 June 2023, a two month handover will commence from this date with the existing outgoing Deputy Clerk. Further training will also be available.

There will be some evening and occasional weekend work required so the applicant must be flexible to accommodate council meetings and events.

An application pack is available from the Parish Office, Ellendune Community Centre, Barrett Way, Wroughton, Wiltshire SN4 9LW or the parish council website: wroughton.gov.uk/vacancies.

Alternatively, please call the parish office on (01793) 814735 if you have any questions.

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Applications from internal candidates are welcomed and please note the successful applicant will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Please send in a CV, covering letter and completed information form and return to the parish office or email to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Tuesday 28 February 2023 with interviews being held on Monday 13 March 2023.