Parish Clerk

Chairman: Graham Lee ( 742834)

AshwellParishCouncil

Hertfordshire

25 January 2024

**The Parish Council is looking to recruit a Parish Clerk due to the retirement of the current clerk.**

Part Time - varied, interesting role

▪ Flexible hours suit family life / return to work
▪ Training given / no previous experience required
▪ Leading a small friendly team in the community

Key tasks include:
▪ Communication with parishioners about the public services that the village benefits from, and liaising with the District and County
Councillors as appropriate.

▪ Liaising with the community and District Council on planning matters.
▪ Management and maintenance of Parish Council owned community facilities.
▪ Preparing agendas and taking minutes of Parish Council meetings.
▪ Supervising 2-3 part time staff.
▪ Working with councillors in preparation of an annual budget.
▪ Overseeing the processing of invoices and salaries and liaising with auditors as necessary (which is currently contracted out to a local bookkeeper).

Employment:
▪ Office based
▪ 18 - 20 hrs per week, detail open to discussion
▪ Salary linked to Local Government pay scales

▪ Generous pension plan scheme

Ashwell Parish Council is a member of the Hertfordshire Association of Parish
& Town Councils (HAPTC).

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From £17.16 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- SG75PE (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- SG75PE: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person