The present Clerk/RFO is retiring in 2025 and a replacement is required.
Bishops Clyst Parish lies immediately to the East of Exeter and comprises the villages of Clyst St Mary and Sowton. It is a very busy and pro-active council which meets 12 times/year. The Clerk works from the parish council office which is situated in Clyst St Mary Village Hall. Working hours are 12hrs per week and the salary will be in accordance with National Association of Local Council (NALC) scales depending upon experience.
The Clerk/RFO is responsible for managing the Council’s day to day business, providing advice, implementing decisions and managing the assistant clerk. Applicants will need to be computer literate, able to prepare council agendas and record minutes, be familiar with book keeping and financial procedures and be able to correspond with external organisations on behalf of the Council.
The Council meets in the evening on the second Monday of each month, with other meetings being called as required.
Formal training and plenty of help and advice will be available.
For an informal discussion, and an application form and job description, please contact the Chairman, Peter Cain, on 01392 879500 or email petercain@fh9.co.uk .