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Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils

Lengthsman Vacancy . Charlton Parish Council

Charlton Parish Council require an experienced and qualified lengthsman to start immediately. 

Duties to include maintenance of gullies and ditches, tidying verges and cutting vegetation from road signs.  There would be some other light maintenance work around the village too. 

Hours are approximately 3.5 -5 hours a week. 

Please apply to Wendy Cope at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Closing date for applications July 4th 

Pebworth Parish Council-Clerk Vacancy

Pebworth Parish Council

Clerk vacancy

Parish Clerk (Part-Time) – Pebworth Parish Council

Pebworth Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join us as Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. This is a part-time, home-based role for 11 hours per week, requiring attendance at monthly evening meetings, typically held on the first Monday of each month at Pebworth Village Hall.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the day-to-day administration of the Parish Council
  • Preparing agendas and taking minutes for council meetings
  • Liaising with councillors, external organisations, and the local community
  • Implementing decisions made by the Council
  • Overseeing the Council’s finances, budgets, and financial reporting
  • Burial Ground administration

 

About You:

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be highly organised with strong administrative and IT skills
  • Have excellent communication and financial management abilities
  • Hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA), or be willing to obtain it within 24 months (training supported by the Council)
  • Have prior experience as a Parish Clerk or a sound understanding of parish council procedures (preferred but not essential)

 

Terms:

  • Part-time: 44 hours per month
  • Salary: Pro-rata and based on experience and qualifications
  • Location: Home-based with monthly evening meetings in Pebworth
  • In Addition: You will receive a home working allowance and a workplace pension scheme (NEST).

 

How to Apply:

For a full candidate information pack including the application form, job description, and details of required competencies, please contact Donna Bowles at:
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Closing Date: 26 June 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Pebworth Village Hall week commencing 30th June.

Lengthsman Vacancy

Stoulton Parish Council are seeking to appoint a Lengthsman (preferably qualified) for 2025/26.

The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage. The work may be expanded to include other small-scale maintenance work.  Appropriate basic training on the hazards of working in the highway and standards of work to be achieved will be provided.


The Lengthsman will be required to travel around the parish at short notice.

Interested parties should contact The Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: 22nd June 2025

Lengthsman Vacancy

Vacancy for a Parish Lengthsman

Bayton Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and community minded Lengthsman to cover the rural Parish of Bayton.

  • You will need to be Self-employed
  • Have your own Contractor Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million
  • To provide your own transport, tools and equipment
  • Carry out Risk Assessments
  • Complete Monthly Timesheets

Work will include , but not limited to

  • Clearing verge grips to remove water from highway
  • Clear drain covers
  • Keep signs clean and clear of vegetation
  • Clear footways of weeds etc
  • including any other work as listed in contract

Worcestershire County Council set the budget annually, your hours will depend on the hourly rate agreed with you at interview and may vary each month

The Lengthsman will be required to attend the following prescribed course(s) “The Temporary Traffic Basic Management TBMCC T1, 12D – installing, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic management, on rural and urban roads”. 
If you already have training to work on the Highway a copy of your qualifications will be required

Contract starts on 1 July 2025 for this current year until 31 March 2026, and will be reviewed yearly.

If you are interested in the role, please contact the Parish Clerk for an application form
Clerk - Lesley Jenkins 07942 363070 
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Closing date for applications is 4 June 2025
Interviews will held week commencing 9 June 2025.

Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) Stourport-on-Severn Town Council

Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)

Stourport-on-Severn Town Council

Part time, 20 hours per week (days to be agreed) (Pay Award Pending)

Do you have a passion for public service and a strong track record in managing finances Stourport-on-Severn Town Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to join our team. This is a pivotal role for the Council, and you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and accountable management of our finances.

About the Role

As the RFO, you will play a key role in the Council’s financial well-being. You will be responsiblefor a wide range of duties, including:

Financial Management: Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the Council,including expenditure control, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Financial Reporting: Producing accurate and timely financial reports, ensuringcompliance with all relevant standards and statutory requirements.

Financial Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks, maintaining astrong internal control framework, and ensuring best practice.

Governance: Providing financial advice and guidance to the Council and itscommittees, supporting informed decision-making.

Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation and regulations governing local authority finances.

Internal Audit: You will facilitate the internal audit process and ensure appropriate action is taken on any recommendations.

 

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

Experience in public sector finance, ideally within a local authority environment (beneficial but not essential).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear financial information to a non-financial audience.

A commitment to accuracy and detail.

A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

Proficiency in financial management software.

We offer:

o A competitive salary SCP33 (£42,708 pro-rata), dependent on experience

o A contributory public sector pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 24%

o Flexibility on working days and times

o The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment in a historic and prestigious Council

o Study support to undertake relevant training

o The chance to make a real difference to the local community.For a Job Application pack or more information, please contact the following:

Stourport-on-Severn Town Council, New Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs., DY13 8UN.

Telephone: 01562 732750.

Website: www.stourporttowncouncil.gov.uk

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Closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th July 2025.

VACANCY – ADMINISTRATOR & PERSONAL ASSISTANT STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN TOWN COUNCIL

STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN TOWN COUNCIL

VACANCY – ADMINISTRATOR & PERSONAL ASSISTANT

The Town Council is seeking an experienced Administrator and Personal Assistant to provide

a high quality, in-depth, confidential and comprehensive range of administrative and

secretarial services to the Town Clerk, Town Mayor, Councillors and other Council staff.

The postholder will be based at the Civic Centre, Stourport-on-Severn.

The post is permanent part-time (based on 29 hours per week, days to be discussed), SCP

17 (£30,060 pro-rata), subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period.

For a Job Application pack or more information, please contact the following:

Stourport-on-Severn Town Council, New Street, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs., DY13 8UN.

Telephone: 01562 732750.

Website: www.stourporttowncouncil.gov.uk

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Closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 7th July 2025.

Clerk Vacancy-Harvington Parish Council

Harvington Parish Council:

 Applications are invited for the position of a Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer, who will be an employee of the Council, working 14 hours per week, including attendance at evening meetings. The role is home based and requires internet access. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential in dealing with the public and outside bodies. A laptop is provided with Microsoft Office 365.

Candidates should hold the Certificate in Local Council Administration or be prepared to study for the qualification after the first year of employment. Training will be provided.

Salary is based on the NALC salary scales and will be dependent upon experience.

To discuss the position, or to request an application pack, please contact the Clerk:

Tel: 07746948392. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications: 30.05.25

Administration Assistant to assist the Parish Clerk Belbroughton and Fairfield Parish Council

Belbroughton and Fairfield Parish Council is looking for an Administration Assistant to assist the Parish Clerk with the day-to-day functions of the Council.

Belbroughton and Fairfield is a busy, forward-thinking Parish Council which owns and manages many amenities in the villages including farmland, property, playing fields, play equipment and street lighting.

The successful applicant will have a varied workload and will be required to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to prioritise work, adapt to new or demanding situations and manage deadlines is key. The post holder should have a proactive, can-do attitude.

The post holder must have previous experience of working in an office environment and will need to have excellent IT skills, specifically with the use of Microsoft Office products. The council also use Quickbooks for their accounts and training will be given on this.

The role is 10 hours per week working on Tuesday and Wednesday 9am – 2pm and you will be based at home. Salary is LC1 SCP 7 – 12 (depending on experience).

Please contact the clerk if you would like to receive more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June.

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Clifton upon Teme Parish Council

CLIFTON-UPON-TEME PARISH COUNCIL

A vacancy has arisen for the post of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Clifton upon Teme Parish Council

Applicants should have sound IT skills, experience in finance, the preparation of agendas for and accurate recording of minutes from meetings. The post includes management of the financial responsibilities of the council, including accounts, budget preparation and annual audit. Duties also include communicating with Parish Councillors, supervising the Parish Lengthsman and administering the Council's website and Facebook page.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

The successful applicant will be expected to work from home on a flexible basis for an average of 11 hours per week to include attendance at the monthly evening Parish Council meetings.

Salary will be in accord with NALC recommended pay scale dependent upon experience and qualifications. In addition the Council will pay an agreed amount to defray the cost of home working and reimburse all expenses incurred in carrying out approved duties.

An application form and further information is available by contacting the current Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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