Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

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Glapwell Parish Council provides a number of services and facilities to our local community including a community centre, sports hall, MUGA and football ground. We are seeking to appoint a new clerk whose role will be to manage all council functions, help the council to address current challenges, and to embrace future changes.

The Clerk is the Council’s Chief Officer, principle adviser and Responsible Financial Officer, assisting in the formation of policies and responsible for the effective management of all its business, resources, staff and operations. This role also includes the council’s Responsible Finance Officer duties

We seek a forward thinking and proactive clerk, who will work closely with the Community Centre Manager, to deliver current Council services and seek out opportunities for improvements in the future.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate some managerial experience, excellent administrative skills, and will have knowledge of local government law and procedures, or a willingness to undertake training and obtain a relevant qualification. Knowledge of the local area would also be an advantage.

HOURS:

Hours will be 21 per week, worked flexibly over a minimum of three days, and will be office based at the Glapwell Centre as required, with home working by arrangement.

Progression from the lower to the higher band will be on successful completion of CiLCA.

Applications by email to:

Provisional Interview Date: week commencing 29 April 2024

For full details of this vacancy please email expressions of interest to Cllr T Trafford at

Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 12 noon on the Closing Date.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.