ADVERT FOR CLERK VACANCY

VACANCY FOR A PART TIME CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER

TO ALDWICK PARISH COUNCIL

Aldwick Parish Council (APC) is seeking applications from experienced candidates interested in undertaking this varied and interesting role, providing professional support and guidance to councillors.

You will arrange meetings, issue agendas, prepare minutes, offer advice and be the point of contact for members of the public. It is essential that the successful candidate has good interpersonal skills, is able to communicate with councillors, residents, local authorities and other agencies. We therefore need someone with good administrative and numeracy skills, able to work on their own initiative, and with current IT skills. You will need to be proactive to support our Councillors, staff and our residents and able to work independently from home.

• Part time: 25 hours per week (but overtime may be required to work on occasions);
• Place of work: Hybrid of office and home based with evening attendance at meetings (typically one evening every month);
  
• Starting rate of pay: Between £18 and £20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Stakeholder (NEST) pension contribution;
  
• Holidays: 21 days per year in addition to normal bank and public holidays;
  
• Closing Date: 17th July 2023 with interviews to be held on 21st July 2023; and
  
• Start Date: It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be able to commence on or before 1st August 2023.

The job description and further details can be found  here - Job Description - Person Specification

If you have any queries, please contact the locum Clerk, Paul Richards at the email address below or on 07824 312070.

Please send your CV with a covering letter by email to Paul Richards at clerk@aldwickparishcouncil.gov.uk by 17th July 2023.