Clerk & Rfo - West London, United Kingdom - Datchet Parish Council

Description

DATCHET PARISH COUNCIL

JOB VACANCY

Clerk and RFO

The position is full time, 37 hours per week, hybrid working with 2 days being office based. Attendance is required at a minimum of 12 evening meetings per year normally held on the second Monday of the month in Datchet Village Hall 19:00 to 21:00pm, which will form part of the normal working hours.


Location:
Datchet Parish Council Office


The salary is based on the SLCC salary scales, starting SCP point 29 - £35,411 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, and rising to SCP point 32 - £38,296 per annum. (LC range 2) The holiday allowance is in line with the Green Book conditions of service.


Overall Responsibilities. The Clerk and RFO will be responsible for the proper administration of the Council and to ensure that the statutory, and other, provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
Previous local government/public sector experience is desirable. An excellent knowledge of local government administration, finance, and cemetery/burial procedures is also desirable, along with good communication and IT skills. Experience relating to the management of project work and updating websites will be an advantage.

The post holder should have their own means of transport, possess excellent Interpersonal skills, and must be able to communicate effectively with Councillors and residents.

Datchet is a busy village situated just outside the western aspect of the M4 motorway, and has a population of approximately 5,500.

The council consists of 15 members with Lead and Deputy Lead members rather than committees, supported by small working groups for more detailed discussions.

Datchet comes under the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and is just 3 miles from central Windsor, in Berkshire.

There are Lead Members (LM's) for Finance, Grounds, Highways, Properties, Planning, Events and

Flooding. The village has a history over several centuries with a Conservation Area and a number of listed buildings. In terms of planning, there are issues relating to the green belt, flooding and traffic.

The Council manages and maintains a significant area of grounds and green spaces including, the Village Greens, a large Recreation Ground with play facilities for all ages, a Green Gym, MUGA and Tennis Courts, including football at weekends, a Riverside Park facing the Royal Home Park and some other more natural and wild meadow areas at the Willowfields.

The Council also owns and manages an active Cemetery with a Grade II listed Chapel, and several properties in the village which are rented out or leased to village organisations.

Closing Date Friday 31st March 2023

Salary:
£35,411.00-£38,296.00 per year


Benefits:

• Free parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West London,

Greater London:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Slough, SL3 9HR

Application deadline: 31/03/2023


Reference ID:
Clerk01