Vacancy: Parish Council Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

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UPDATE 11 JUNE 2016: The closing date for applications has now passed and no further submissions will be accepted.

Would you like an interesting and rewarding PART-TIME job in Aberford?

Our Clerk is leaving us in July and we are seeking a good administrator to take over. Our Council is a small one, and comprehensive information about us can be found within this website. The pay rate will depend on experience/qualifications but will be according to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services Spinal Point 18-22 (£9.207/£10.836 per hour). The hours will be 30 per month, with training provided as necessary.

Guide to Duties & Responsibilities

Meet with the Chairman at a mutually convenient date and time prior to, and to prepare for, our monthly meeting

Attend one meeting per month (3rd Tuesday)

Take minutes and carry out instructions (commenting to LCC on Planning Applications, issuing cheques as agreed, sending emails/letters in response to correspondence etc.)

Issue Draft Minutes and/or Action Points from that meeting to Parish Councillors in the following week.

Chase up outstanding matters during the month and deal promptly with queries from Councillors or members of the public received by phone, email or letter.

Update the Parish Council website as necessary.

Act as Responsible Financial Officer in maintaining our financial records and completing the audit each year.

The Clerk advises the Council on legal and financial matters, ensuring that the Council acts within its legal powers and responsibilities.

If you are interested and would like a chat for more information, or would like to be sent an application form together will full job description, please contact either of the following Parish Councillors.

Mrs R Reed, Glebe Bungalow, Field Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3AF: email tedandruth@btinternet.com

or

Mrs M Piper, 5 Hayton Wood View, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3AN: email ruthpi1412@hotmail.com

Closing date for applications has now been set at Friday 10 June 2016.