Claife Parish Council

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- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00000017878

**Date posted**

05/02/2025

**Application closing date**

02/03/2025

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**Claife Parish Council - Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO)**:
**Job description**
- Claife Parish Council is seeking a Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO).
The Parish adjoins Lake Windermere and includes Colthouse, Cunsey, Far and Near Sawrey and High and Low Wray.
NJC scale LC2 SCP 18 £15.21 per hour, £29,629 pro rata

**Job overview**
- The Clerk is responsible for the Council’s administration including preparing agendas and minutes, dealing with correspondence, complying with legislation and updating the website. As RFO the role includes preparing the annual budget and Precept submission, preparing regular financial reports and preparing and submitting the annual accounts for audit.

**Working Hours**
- 34.5 hours per month worked flexibly. Home based except to attend Council meetings every 6/8weeks. Meetings are held alternately at The Braithwaite Hall, Far Sawrey, and High Wray Village Hall however we are exploring the possibility of appointing a digital Clerk. PC Laptop supplied.

**Desirable Person Specification**
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Councillors. A Certificate in Local Governance (CiLCA) or Local government or similar administrative experience preferred, but training can be provided. Experience in financial management and book keeping Proficient in IT.
- Please note, this role is being advertised on behalf of Claife Parish Council and is not a Westmorland and Furness Council role._
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