Clerk to The Parish Council - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom - Potter Heigham Parish Council

Description

Company description
Potter Heigham Parish Council is a dynamic and evolving Council eager to improve its governance, performance and opportunities for the Community it serves


Job description

Potter Heigham Parish Council seeks a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer.

The role will include:

• Meeting administration including collation and publication of agendas, report writing, taking minutes, and offering procedural advice where required.
• Preparation of the Council's accounts to include both the monthly management of and recording of receipts and payments; preparing monthly bank reconciliations; budget preparation and variance analysis; preparation of statutory returns; liaising with the Council's own internal and external auditors.
• Maintaining and updating the Council's website.
• Communicating with residents, councillors, and external organisations.
• Managing the daytoday administrative processes of the Parish Council including its allotments.

The successful applicant should have a good level of education, with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in a local government environment would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of meeting administration and working to deadlines.

The successful applicant must be available to attend the meetings of the Council held on the second Wednesday of the month and additional meetings as required.

Local Government experience and holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) is desirable but not essential. Support and training will be offered.

Excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work from home, flexible hours and seeking a new vocation.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 8 per week


Salary:
From £16.16 per hour


Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

COVID-19 considerations:
Initial interviews to be conducted by Zoom. Finalists will have in person interview

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Norfolk, NR29 5LW

Application deadline: 08/09/2023

Expected start date: 01/11/2023