Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer - Bickleigh (Mid Devon)

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer – Bickleigh (Mid Devon)

Vacancy for Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Bickleigh Parish Council, Mid Devon

Location: Home-based, with attendance at meetings in Bickleigh, Mid Devon. Currently every second Tuesday of every other month.
Salary: TBC
Hours: 17.5 hours per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 30th June 2025

We are seeking a self-motivated, organised, and community-focused individual to serve as Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and carries out its functions, ensuring that the business of the Council runs smoothly and in accordance with legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing agendas and minutes for Council meetings (currently the second Tuesday of every other month)
• Ensuring the Council operates within its legal and financial framework
• Acting as the principal point of contact for public and partner organisations
• Managing correspondence, records, and the Council’s website
• Handling the Council’s finances: preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, maintaining accounts, and submitting annual returns
• Advising councillors on legal, procedural, and governance matters

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience in local government or a similar administrative role (desirable)
• CiLCA qualification (or willingness to obtain it, with support)

Training will be provided for the right candidate. The role offers a unique opportunity to support and shape community life in the historic and rural parish of Bickleigh.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to: L Deprieelle. 4 Bell Meadow. Bickleigh. Devon. EX16 8RE

For an informal discussion or Bickleighpcouncil@gmail.com