Vacancies

Vacancy for a part-time Parish Clerk

and Responsible Finance Officer for

Berrow Parish Council

This Parish Council serves a small rural area in the south of a beautiful area of Worcestershire.

If you are you looking for a flexible, part-time job that allows you to work from home and fit the role around your life while making a difference in your local community then read on:

The Clerk is the central point of communication for all matters concerning the Council and is additionally responsible for ensuring that the actions of the Council fall within and comply with existing legal requirements. The duties of the Responsible Financial Officer are to maintain the financial records of the Council as required by law. 

The Clerk also acts as the administrator for the Berrow Charities and its Trustees. 

The role:

• Part-time
• Average 3 hours a week
• Ability to work from home with necessary equipment
• Driver with own transport
• Any necessary training will be made available.
• Salary based on NALC salary scales depending on experience

No previous clerk experience is necessary, but an admin/finance background would be advantageous along with good IT skills (Word/Excel/email in particular). The knowledge of maintaining a website is desirable as well as an ability to work on your own initiative.

The Parish Council hold approximately 6 meetings a year, quarterly,Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish Council Meeting and AGM for the Berrow Charitites, and these are generally held in the evenings at the Berrow and Pendock Village Hall.

Start date is with effect from 1^st March 2025 onwards or as soon as mutually agreed after.    

For further details or to apply please email the council on  

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BIBURY PARISH COUNCIL (GLOUCESTERSHIRE)

Position: Clerk/RFO

Closing Date: 7^th March 2025

Salary Range: LC2 (SCP18-23) £30,559 - £33,366 Pro Rata

Hours: 7 per week

Contact Name: Mrs Irena Litton BEM

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Full Details: www.biburyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Job Description:

Bibury Parish Council is looking for a highly motivated, organised, and committed person with an interest in the local community. The candidate should also be someone who has experience in efficient administrative practices and understands financial management.

Experience in local government or town/parish council work is desirable but not essential. Applicants need to be enthusiastic, flexible, and community-focused with a hands-on style and with sound administrative, interpersonal, and IT skills in order to work successfully with Councillors, external stakeholders & organisations, and community groups.

Candidates will be expected to hold CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) or be prepared to study for the qualification and obtain it within two years. Training will be provided.

The Parish Clerk is a key role that is responsible for the administration, organisation, and management of the Council’s resources.

Typical work includes:

• Organising Council meetings in co-ordination with the Chairman and Councillors.
• Notices, Agendas, Minutes, Action Plan, Financial Management and attendance at meetings.
• Routine and sometimes more complex planning matters.

This is a home working based role with attendance at *meetings, normally held in Bibury Village Hall.  *The position requires some evening working to accommodate meetings (normally the 2^nd Tuesday of each month).

An application pack and supporting information can be obtained from the Council’s website at www.biburyparishcouncil.gov.uk or by emailing the Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Although CVs are welcomed, only signed applications submitted using the Council application form will be considered.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 7^th March 2025 and interview dates will be confirmed.

 UPTON WARREN PARISH COUNCIL

  VACANCY- CLERK/RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL  OFFICER

Upton Warren is situated between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa within the Wychavon District with 325 residents.

A vacancy has arisen for a Clerk/ Responsible Financial Officer to Upton Warren Parish Council, the position involves approximately  4-5 hrs. per week depending on  work demand, working from home.The Council meet every two months.

The Clerk /RFO  is responsible for preparing the agenda for meetings and taking and preparing minutes, dealing with correspondence, managing bank accounts, overseeing the budget. Submitting an annual VAT return , producing end of year accounts, complying with audit requirements, skills in word processing and spread sheets is essential. The Cleek’s role also involves ensuring the Council follow correct procedures.

Previous  experience would be preferred, but, training can be provided.

Salary is based on NALC salary scales depending upon experience.

Closing date February 28th 2025

For further information please contact the Clerk Gill Pinfield on 07779441571 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wyre Piddle Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Lengthsman for 2025/26.

Due to the retirement of our Lengthsman on 31st March, the Parish Council is seeking a replacement from 1st April 2025. The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage in Wyre Piddle. 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 by Worcestershire County Council.

This contract for services is for one year in the first instance, to be reviewed on 1st March 2026, commencing on April 1st 2025. Hours and hourly rate to be negotiated and confirmed.

Interested applicants should contact the Clerk at:

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Closing Date:  28th February 2025

Naunton Beauchamp Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Lengthsman for 2025/26.

Due to the retirement of our lengthsman on 31st March, the Parish Council is seeking a replacement from 1st April 2025. The Parish Lengthsman is a self-employed person who can really make a difference to the community environment by maintaining roadside verges and drainage in Naunton Beauchamp. 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 by Worcestershire County Council.

This contract for services is for one year in the first instance, to be reviewed on 1st March 2026, commencing on April 1st 2025. Hours and hourly rate to be negotiated and confirmed.

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

Closing Date:  28^th February 2025

CALC has been given the contact details from Ombersley Parish Council of a lengthsman who has availability for some hours of work

Please contact Paul at 

Paul Brewer – Brewers Best Ltd

01905 621144

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