Opportunities

Permanent role

Location: Home based working. Monthly Council meetings take place in Ampfield Village Hall. Other meetings, e.g. Planning, as required in the village hall or pavilion.

Salary: The salary range is from the national salary point SCP 13 (£10,114 p.a. for 15 hours – pay award pending) with more available depending upon experience and qualifications. Working from home allowance of £130pa is payable.

Hours: Average 15 hours per week. This varies, for example with more time required immediately before monthly council meetings.

Our council and the role:

Ampfield is a semi-rural parish situated between Romsey and Winchester. Population 1762 in 800 properties. 9 Councillors, annual budget £67K, precept £44.7K.

The council owns & administers; burial ground, recreation ground, 16 allotments and a small woodland.

Duties will include:

• To ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed
• To monitor, manage and balance the Council’s accounts and prepare records for audit purposes and VAT. Operate the payroll including PAYE and HMRC returns. Produce financial reports for meetings of council.
• To prepare, in consultation with appropriate members, agendas and back up papers for meetings of the Council and committees. To post agendas and notices on all parish noticeboards
• To receive and report on invoices for goods and services to be paid for by the Council and to ensure such accounts are met. To issue invoices on behalf of the Council for goods and services and to ensure payment is received.
• To manage the administration, burial register, and financial matters relating to the parish burial ground and liaise with the Office of the Parochial Church Council and funeral directors and stonemasons.
• To manage the administration of the Council’s (16) allotments, by dealing with financial transactions with allotment holders, maintaining a waiting list and allocation of plots.
• Other administrative duties in support of the Council’s business

The ideal candidate will have/be:

If not already held, to work towards the achievement of the professional status of Qualified Clerk (CiLCA).

Ability to multi-task and effectively organise and prioritise are also essential skills. Tact, diplomacy and patience are required to deal with queries and enquiries either by telephone or in writing and occasionally face to face. A confident and mature manner is essential together with an ability to work on one’s own initiative.

A high standard of literacy and numeracy together with well-developed IT skills to cover as a minimum E-mail, Word and Excel.

Flexibility is essential as there is some evening work – there are up to two evening meetings per month which the clerk is required to attend. It is also essential to be able to drive and to have transport.

What we offer you in return:

Flexibility; Other than attendance at meetings, the Clerk can manage the workload to suit personal requirements.

A friendly and supportive team environment.

How to find out more details:

An application form job description and person specification can be obtained from the Chairman of Council, Bryan Nanson: [email protected]

Details of the Council may be viewed at www.ampfield.org.uk.

Closing date:

04/10/2024 with selection interviews on 14/10/2024

How to apply:

By email to Chairman of Council, Bryan Nanson [email protected]