A vacancy has arisen for a Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer to serve Allerton Bywater Parish Council.
Allerton Bywater 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 is part time,15 hours per month. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings.
Salary in accordance with National Joint Council recommendations; local government services pay agreement 2025/2026, SCP points 13 to 17 (£15.06 to £16.08 per hour), dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Must be IT literate, able to use the Microsoft Office suite and computer equipment is supplied. Must be able to store Council equipment and files at your home address and be available to attend Council meetings once a month.
Duties will include: acting as advisor to the Council which involves learning the relevant parish legislation, preparation of the agenda, minute taking, compilation of correspondence, filing and accounts in addition to being the Responsible Financial Officer to the Council.
Prior relevant experience is an advantage but training in all aspects of local government administration, leading to the Certificate in Local Council Administration qualification can be provided.
The application form, job specification and person specification are available from:
Allerton Bywater Parish Council
E-mail: S.murray@allertonbywaterparishcouncil.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 3 November 2025