LOCKTON PARISH COUNCIL NORTH YORKSHIRE
Vacancy for Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
Lockton Parish Council is an active Council that seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post Clerk/RFO is part-time, which is a flexible 2-3 hours per week, with a contractual 10 hours per month, and a working from home requirement.
Attendance is required at Parish Council meetings which are normally every 6-8 weeks and are usually a 2-hour evening meeting in Lockton, and possibly other meetings as required.
Salary is in accordance with the National Joint Council recommendations dependent upon qualifications and experience. Indicative hourly rate will be minimum £15.56 per hour, with a working from home allowance of £6 per week (non-taxable) and 20 days annual holiday excluding Bank Holidays.
Ideally the candidate will be IT literate, able to use the Microsoft Office suite and other systems as required. Computer equipment/printer will be provided.
Duties will include acting as advisor to the council, which involves understanding the relevant and latest parish legislation, preparation of the meeting agendas, minute taking, dealing with correspondence, filing and accounts. This is in addition to being the Responsible Financial Officer to the council and identifying and applying for community grants.
Handover and training available for the suitable candidate.
Please email your CV and covering letter, explaining why you would be suitable for the post of Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer, to the Chairman of the Council at: [email protected]
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jenny Collins, Parish Clerk. Phone: 07788 581344. Email: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Friday 29 August 2025. Interview date: to be confirmed.
Lockton Parish Council updated 01/08/2025
Published: 03/08/2025 Published by: Lockton Parish Council
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