- Polstead Parish Council - Polstead, Suffolk
- £13.06 per hour (approx. £5,433 per annum) In accordance with National Joint Council (NJC) salary rates, Spinal Column Point (SCP) 9
- 8 hours per week (approximately)
- Permanent
- Reference: 0493
Polstead Parish Council are looking for a Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
Your role
- Being the Proper Officer responsible for ensuring the council is acting within current regulations
- Guiding councillors on legislation and compliance matters.
Your responsibilities
- Compiling and publishing Parish Council meeting agendas
- Regular attendance at monthly evening council meetings and occasional extra meetings if required. Meetings are held in Polstead Village Hall on the third Thursday of each month, or as the Council deem necessary. August and December meetings are held only if there are time-sensitive matters such as planning to discuss
- Minute taking and timely publication of those minutes
- Liaising with stakeholders such as District and County Councillors
- Responding to correspondence and emails on behalf of the Parish Council, placing orders for services agreed by the Parish Council, ensuring that the Parish Council’s website is maintained and updated
- As the Responsible Financial Officer, being in charge of managing the administration of the council’s finances, including keeping all accounts, making regular bank reconciliations, completing VAT claims, preparing the council’s budget, year-end accounts, and audit paperwork.
You will need:
- excellent communication and numeracy skills
- an ability to work independently
- to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, in particular Word and Excel
- to have reliable internet access (essential).
Ideally, you should hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to commit towards achieving this qualification at the Parish Council’s expense.
About us
The Parish of Polstead is located in South Suffolk, some three miles from the town of Hadleigh and eight miles from Sudbury. The Parish comprises the village of Polstead and five hamlets. Rural in character, most of the Parish lies inside Dedham Vale National Landscape. The Parish has a population of about 820, and has an annual precept of approximately £28,000. The Parish Council currently consists of 7 Councillors.
To find out more:
Further information about Polstead Parish Council is available on the parish website at:
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining us, we are keen to hear from you.
Applications should be made by email with a copy of your CV and a covering letter to Andrew Wade , Chairman, at: [email protected] detailing how your relevant skills and experience will contribute to the effective operation of the council.
Closing date: 26 March 2024.
