Due to the planned retirement of our current Parish Clerk in December, Modbury Parish Council is seeking to appoint an individual for the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). This is an exciting opportunity and would suit a community-minded individual who has the relevant experience to undertake an interesting and varied post within a small but active Parish Council.
Our Parish Clerk is pivotal to the operation of the Council providing essential administrative support and robust financial management. We are currently in year one of a comprehensive four year development strategy and are seeking to recruit someone with the appropriate skills and experience to help us to deliver our future plans.
The role requires someone with the confidence and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of individuals from the local and wider communities. Our Parish Clerk works closely with council members, County and District Councils, local organisations and residents.
The ideal candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, be computer literate and also have the ability to work on their own initiative. Strong financial management and organisational skills are required, together with a positive outlook.
We can offer you a :
• Competitive salary
• A NEST Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for growth and training
Ideally the successful candidate will have a CilCA qualification. However, training will be considered where required.
This is an office based position with a requirement for some evening work to attend Council and Committee meetings.
To apply please forward your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification as set out in the Job Description by 5pm on 18th October 2024. CV’s and covering letter may be emailed to the Parish Clerk at: parishclerk@modburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or posted to Modbury Parish Council, Unit 1, 32 Church Street, PL21 0QR
For an application pack including job description, further information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact our Parish Clerk: Sally Smale on: 07814 849 131
Interviews will take place in the Parish Office on 31st October 2024.