Opportunities

Role: Parish Clerk & RFO

Salary: LC2 (29-32) £17,659 – £19,023 (pro rata)

Hours: Part Time 17.5 hours per week (with some evenings/weekends) A minimum of 4 hours per week to be office-based

A small village based in the AONB, the Clerk will be working closely with the chairman and councillors of Horsted Keynes Parish Council.

The Parish Clerk’s role is to manage and deliver all parish facilities effectively by implementing the Council’s policies, advising the councillors diligently and providing an effective interface between the Council and its parishioners. Attendance at all council meetings is required, as well as supporting the recreation ground trustees.

The successful applicant will be encouraged and given support to obtain the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification. Previous local government experience is not essential although would be advantageous. The key things we are looking for are transferable skills and capabilities, so do not be put off applying if you don’t have experience in this sector.

The Person

• Highly Computer literate (MS365 including Word, Excel and Teams).
• Excellent administrative and word processing
• Able to work with Councillors and members of the
• Well-presented and a strong
• Well-organised, able to manage conflicting and pressurised
• Flexible – able to work in the evenings and weekends if required to do
• Experience of Website administration

For further information on this role, including the application form and job description please contact Sam Heynes at [email protected]

Job Description

Application Form