Parish Council Clerk

**Great Barton Parish Council**

**Parish Clerk and Responsible Officer**

**Salary**:SCP 6-17 on the National Association of Local Council pay scales (depending on experience and qualifications) which equates to £11.42 - £13.96 per hour.

**Hours**:10 hours per week ( Mostly working from home)

Applications are invited for the post of Clerk to Great Barton Parish Council a village just outside

Bury St Edmunds.

The Clerk will be the Proper Officer and responsible for ensuring the Council is acting within current regulations.

**Duties**:

- Publishing meeting Agendas and background information
- Regular attendance at 2 evening meetings a month but occasionally extra when required
- Minute taking
- Liaising with stakeholders such as District and County Councillors
- Guiding Councillors in legislation

Computer literacy and internet access is essential

Whilst the Certificate in Local Council Administration qualification would be ideal it is not essential. The ability to learn fast and work towards the qualification would be acceptable. Training would be provided and funded by the Council.

If unqualified, the Responsible Financial Officer role will be initially undertaken by another officer and can be taken over when training is in progress. Additional paid time will be given for formal training

A person who lives in or very close to Great Barton is desirable.

**Closing Date 3rdFebruary 2023 with the interview dates to be announced.**

**Please contact Maggie Dunn (Chair of the Council) on 07977875882 for further information.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

**Salary**: £11.42-£13.96 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/02/2023
Reference ID: GBPC CLERK 1
Expected start date: 16/03/2023