Want to post a job vacancy?

Are you looking to fill a vacancy? SLCC can help you by advertising your vacancy on our website, members’ News Bulletin and social media. Alternatively the Local Council Consultancy (LCC) can manage the whole process including the advertisement for you’. Click here to find out more.

Download the job finder checklist 2024, to be used when advertising for a clerk (or other vacancy within your council). Please ensure the salary is in-line with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) pay scales for 2024-2025.

Download the National Terms and Conditions Agreement.

View the 2025 Job Vacancy Pricing and email your requirements to [email protected]

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“Using the SLCC to advertise for a recent vacancy was an excellent decision for various reasons. The service was easy to use, value for money, cost effective and resulted in a high calibre of applicants, one of who has been appointed. In addition, the people at SLCC are both supportive and professional, understanding the industries needs.  I would wholeheartedly recommend the SLCC recruitment service to any Town/Parish Council.” Sally Taylor, Town Clerk, St. Anne’s Town Council

“SLCC offer an excellent platform for promoting your job vacancy. As Iver Parish Council discovered, this is the place to go for recruiting a professional Clerk. “It’s the first port of call for all Clerks looking to further their career” Mike Kennedy, Locum Clerk, Downley Parish Council

94% of those who have used the job advertising service rated it ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’*

*Statistic taken from the 2021 SLCC Membership Survey

Need someone to stand in temporarily?

Sometimes councils find themselves in need of a temporary clerk or additional staff resource, be that as a result of illness, maternity or paternity cover, holidays, vacancies, increased workloads or one-off projects. Whatever the reason, the Local Council Consultancy (LCC) can help by providing experienced, qualified staff for both short-medium and long-term placements.

Visit the LCC website to find out more.

Town Clerk

Closing date: 02/03/2025 23:59
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Council: Seaford Town Council

County: East Sussex

Salary: SCP 50 – 54 (starting £62,377 per annum)

Deputy Clerk

Closing date: 26/02/2025 12:00
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Council: Lymington and Pennington Town Council

County: Hampshire

Salary: £38,626 - £41,511 FTE SCP29–32, (equiv £31,318 to £33,658 at 30 hours), LGPS pension scheme and free car parking

Director of Infrastructure (Property & Assets)

Closing date: 12/03/2025 12:00
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Council: Yeovil Town Council

County: Somerset

Salary: SCP 42 - 45: £51,802 to £55,367 plus Local Government Pension Scheme

RFO / Finance and Administration Manager

Closing date: 13/03/2025 17:00
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Council: Ware Town Council

County: Hertfordshire

Salary: Full time salary range (£42,708 - £45,718 per annum) (pay award pending from 1 April 2025) plus location allowance £706pa pro rata

Town Clerk

Closing date: 14/03/2025
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Council: Looe Town Council

County: Cornwall

Salary: £46,731– £50,788 National Pay Scale LC3 SCP 37 to 41 (Full time – 37 hours per week)

Finance & Office Manager

Closing date: 24/02/2025 09:00
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Council: Bridport Town Council

County: Dorset

Salary: £38,626 to £43,693 dependent on skills and experience, plus local government pension

Town Clerk

Closing date: 07/03/2025 13:00
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Council: Midsomer Norton Town Council

County: Somerset

Salary: (SCP 37 – 45) £46,731 – £54,017 (based on 37 hours per week): (dependent on experience) (plus LGPS Pension) Hybrid Working

Town Clerk

Closing date: 26/02/2025
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Council: Salcombe Town Council

County: Devon

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Closing date: 05/03/2025
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Council: Hedon Town Council

County: Yorkshire

Salary: NJC pay scale SCP 30 (£20.48 hourly rate or annual salary £39,513 pro rata)