Opportunities

Overview: Wingerworth is a large village on the outskirts of Chesterfield in the district of North East Derbyshire, the population was 6,533 at the 2011 census.

The Council is made up of 14 Councillors and meets monthly, on the second Thursday of the month (with the exception of August). The Council is dedicated to making Wingerworth a better place to live.

The appointed Clerk will also act as the Council’s Responsible Finance Officer (RFO).

The Council own and maintain a number of premises and facilities, including a newly refurbished Parish Hall, two pavilions, three recreation grounds, play equipment, ponds, tennis courts and a bowling green.

The role: The Clerk has overall responsibility for all administering Council finances, services and activities. This includes management of premises and facilities, and events management support. The Clerk is expected to advise the Parish Council on, and assist in the formation of policies, and to produce all the information required for effective decision making and implementing all decisions.

The Clerk is responsible for the management of the Council’s several staff.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will be CILCA qualified, and have significant experience in management, with some financial background.

The post requires good organisation and communication skills and it would be advantageous to have previous knowledge using a variety of IT systems, including website and social media platforms and Scribe systems (accounts and bookings).

Working arrangements: The role is full-time, primarily based at the recently-refurbished Parish Hall but with scope for a degree of home working. The role requires flexible working, with some evenings and occasional weekend attendance.

Application: A full job description and person specification for the role is available from the Locum Clerk.

Please forward your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter to include two referees, for the attention of the Locum Clerk at [email protected].

If you would like more information please email the Chair Cllr Anne Knyhynyckyj: [email protected] or the Locum Clerk [email protected]

Closing Date: Monday 17 April 2023 (5pm)

Anticipated interview date: Friday 21 April