Opportunities

Permanent Role – 20 hours per week (£26.85-£31.57 p.h) (fte £51,802-£60,903)  Office based with flexibility to work from home at times

Who we are

Barnham and Eastergate Parish is a large Parish in Arun District formed in 2019 following the successful merger of the former Barnham Parish Council and Eastergate Parish Council.  The electoral role for the Parish is over 5500 and the current precept is £188,400.  The Parish Council is responsible for two Recreation Grounds, Eastergate Sports Pavilion, Eastergate War Memorial, benches, noticeboards and planters across the Parish.   It also owns Barnham Community Hall which is operated by Barnham & Eastergate Community Trust under a ‘Licence to Operate’ and a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.

The Council has 13 Councillors and the Clerk has responsibility for the management of two Assistant Clerks.  The Council holds public meetings of the Full Council and the Planning & Environment Committee and has several Working Parties with specific Terms of Reference related to the Strategic Plan of the Council.

Why we’re Recruiting and what we’re looking for

The current Clerk will be retiring from the role of Clerk & RFO and the Council are hoping to recruit someone to join the Council in February 2025 with the aim of a suitable length of handover for what is a multi-functional role.

We are looking for someone who is educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent, already holds the CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification, or be working towards it, and has relevant experience for the role of Parish Clerk and RFO. In addition a good knowledge of local government organisation and procedures is essential.

You must have a detailed knowledge of Microsoft products, demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, as well as being able to plan and manage workloads to meet deadlines. Previous meeting arrangement, including agenda setting and minute taking experience is essential.

In respect of the RFO element of the role you must have excellent accounting experience preferably with income and expenditure accounts.

What does the role entail?

• Serving as the Proper Officer of the Council
• Ensuring all key policy and procedure documents are relevant and up-to-date
• Preparing agendas and minutes for Full Council and other meetings
• Implementing Council decisions and resolutions
• Acting as the Responsible Finance Officer to deal with the financial activities of the Council
• Handling correspondence and maintaining the Council’s website
• Manage the two Assistant Clerks and Litterpicker employed by the Council
• Work closely with the Chair and all Councillors to plan and execute the Council’s aims and objectives within the statutory and regulatory requirements that govern the Council
• Help maintain a relationship between the Council and the Community Trust

What can we offer you:

• 20 hours per week based at the Parish Office in Barnham Community Hall (with flexibility to work at home on occasions)
• A salary on the Local Government Payscale within in the LC3-LC4 scale range (fte £51,802-£60.903 pro rata £26.85-31.57 p.h) dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + 8 Bank Holidays

If you think you’re the person for us then please send an email to [email protected] to obtain further details together with an application form for completion as CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is Friday 29 November.