Grimston, West Norfolk

Parish Clerk Vacancy

CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER – GRIMSTON PARISH COUNCIL

Grimston Parish Council in West Norfolk comprises of the villages of Grimston and Pott Row with just under 2000 residents.

Part time – 16 hours a week, flexible home working

Salary scale (with pension), dependant on experience and qualifications

As Parish Clerk you will be home based, but work closely with parish councillors, using your knowledge and expertise to help develop and maintain the services we have to offer our community. You will ensure that all legal, statutory, financial, and other governing provisions relating to the Council are observed, all Council meetings are properly administered, and decisions effectively implemented.

Suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration), motivated and community focused, you will bring your administrative, financial and organisational skills to the role. The ability to communicate well is essential.

We offer excellent nationally based terms and conditions of employment for this post which will involve working on some evenings, attending 11 Parish Council meetings a year plus additional Committee meetings as required.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Organising and attending council meetings, preparing agendas, and writing minutes
  • Maintaining the Council’s website and Facebook page
  • Maintaining/updating files and documents
  • Implementing Council decisions
  • Attending promptly to all correspondence including letters and emails
  • Act as the responsible Financial Officer, manage and report on the Parish Council’s finances, including HMRC PAYE, annual budget preparation, payment of invoices and reclaiming VAT
  • Preparing end of year accounts liaising with both internal and external auditors
  • Source, apply for and monitor grants or external funding
  • Recording and circulating planning applications to the Council
  • Liaising with Borough and County Council and respective Ward Members
  • Management of Village Greens, War Memorial, Clock Tower and street furniture

Please complete this APPLICATION FORM and email to the clerk – clerk@grimston-pc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th November with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.