Vacancy for Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer

The present clerk will be retiring from the post of Clerk/Responsible Finance Office at the latest the 28th February 2026. The Council are advertising for a replacement with a closing date for applications on the 14th January 2026. If you are interested please email to the [email protected] to receive a copy of the job description, person specification and draft contract. Applications will be via Curriculum Vitae.

Bitterley Parish Council

Appointment of Clerk/Responsible Finance Office

A vacancy has occurred for a Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer to commence at the latest 1st March 2026.

For this varied position, candidates must be computer literate and have internet access. Candidates ideally should have previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and/or have knowledge of local government, although training can be provided. Candidates should be prepared to undertake continued development training throughout their period of employment and be prepared to study for the Certificate in Local Councils Administration.

The Clerk is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors and local government officials, managing of accounts to include keeping of cash book, bank reconciliations, preparing budgets, VAT returns, PAYE, organising audits and the administration of the Parish Council website. The Clerk ensures correct procedures are followed and advises the Parish Council to ensure that it acts within its powers. The ability to communicate well at all levels is essential.

The salary is based on 5.5 hours per week and will be calculated according to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) rates dependent upon qualifications and/or experience but will be within the range SCP 7-12 (£13.69 - £14.82) , with mileage reclaimable at 0.45ppm.

Attendance is required at the Parish Council Meetings held in the Bitterley village hall at 7pm on the third Monday of each month except August and December. Other extraordinary meetings may be arranged as necessary throughout the year.

For further details please contact:

Heather Coonick, Clerk

OR

Please send CV and covering letter to:

Bitterley Parish Council, Hopton Gate Cottage, Haytons Bent, Ludlow SY8 2BE

Enquiries: email [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 16th January 2026

Interviews will be held in late January/early February.