Vacancies

Frankley Parish Council are seeking a Lengthsman. 

You will need:

•  To be self-employed / have your own business. •   
•  Hold  Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million. •      
• Provide your own transport, tools and equipment. •  
• Carry out Risk Assessments. •

• Complete monthly timesheets / invoices in order to be reimbursed.
• The Parish receive a budget of £2,300 per annum.
• Jobs for a Lengthsman include     
•  Grass cutting. •      
• Cutting back over handing hedges. •

• Ensuring visibility of traffic signs. •      
• Maintaining heritage and  non-mains powered signs. •      
• Clear drains. •     
•  Clear minor storm debris. •      
• Tidy the roadside. •   
•  Report safety problems to the clerk
•  Grit roads and footpaths.

  You will be required to attending training or have recieved training previously

 Please contact the Parish Clerk if you wish to apply

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South Littleton Parish Council is seeking a self-employed person or contractor interested in applying for the role of Lengthsman.
You will need to your own Contractor Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million
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To provide your own transport, tools and equipment
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Carry out Risk Assessments
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Complete Monthly Timesheets
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Work will include, but not limited to

maintaining roadside verges and drainage along with other small highway related work
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The Lengthsman will be required to hold approved LANTRA training qualification, a copy of your qualifications/card will be required.

The contract calls for 9.3 flexible hours per month for this current year until 31 March 2026, and will be reviewed yearly.

If you are interested and would like more information, please contact the Parish Clerk – Sean Arble 07843 287 329
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The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, CV9 1DE

Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Atherstone Town Council Part-Time – 21 hours per week £22.58 per hour (SCP 33). Local Government pension offered. Flexible & Hybrid Working Available (some evenings and weekends may be required).
Are you passionate about local communities and seeking a role where every day makes a meaningful difference? Atherstone Town Council is seeking a dynamic, organised, and motivated Clerk/RFO to lead the Council’s administration and finances as its most senior officer.
This is a flexible, part-time role (21 hours per week) with the opportunity for hybrid working, making it ideal for someone who values work-life balance while taking on a rewarding and varied position.
You will be working with a small team. Deputy Clerk and administrative assistant. There will be a 6-month probationary period.
The council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. (Best Practice under the Equality Act 2010
About the Role
As Clerk and RFO, you will:
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Be the Council’s Proper officer and advisor, supporting councillors in delivering services and projects for the people of Atherstone.
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Manage the Council’s finances, budgets, staff and statutory responsibilities.
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Ensure the smooth running of meetings, preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
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Act as the key point of contact for residents, partners, and local organisations.
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Help shape the future of Atherstone through exciting community initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong administrative and financial management skills.
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Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
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Confidence in using IT and digital systems.
The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, CV9 1DE
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Knowledge of local government is desirable, but not essential – training and support will be provided.
Whether you’re an experienced Clerk/RFO or someone with transferable skills from another sector, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
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Part-time, flexible working (21 hours per week).
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Hybrid working – some home working supported.
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Salary and terms in line with the Local Government NJC pay scales, dependent on experience and qualifications.
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Local Government pension.
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Full training and support, with opportunities for professional development (including the CiLCA qualification).
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A chance to play a key role in supporting and shaping your community.
How to Apply

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Using the application form, please send completed forms to:
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Closing date: 31st October 2025, 5 pm. Interviews: TBC

Bayton Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and community minded Lengthsman to cover the rural Parish of Bayton.
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You will need to be Self-employed
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Have your own Contractor Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million
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To provide your own transport, tools and equipment
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Carry out Risk Assessments
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Complete Monthly Timesheets
Work will include , but not limited to
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Clearing verge grips to remove water from highway
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Clear drain covers
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Keep signs clean and clear of vegetation
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Clear footways of weeds etc
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including any other work as listed in contract
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The ability to respond to issues at short notice
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 hold approved LANTRA training qualification, a a copy of your qualifications/card will be required
Contract is for this current year until 31 March 2026, and will be reviewed yearly.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact the Parish Clerk – Lesley Jenkins 07942 363070
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Closing date for applications is 24 October 2025

Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association

Staffordshire Parish Councils Association is seeking someone to collate and generate content for the members area of the website.

The scope of the work is to generate a library of useful documents for local councils and then upload them onto our website for them to access. It is with the aim of making life easier for Clerks.

We hope to create a library of useful documents that councils need, but struggle to (or can’t) find in the usual places. These documents will be a range of common and uncommon policies, useful documents and templates. These documents being sourced from councils’ websites, provided by other SPCA team members, other county association websites, drafted from scratch and provided by member councils.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send me an email with the following details –

Your quote for the work (detailing the period of time you expect the work to take and expected rates).
A simple timeline detailing how you will deliver the project.
An example of a document you have drafted from scratch.
A list of the types of documents you believe will be useful for local councils.

Please provide this by COP on Sunday 12th October. We will then proceed to interview potential applicants (either online or in person as required).

If you are interested please the required information to contact Robert Pritchard, County Officer for the Staffordshire Parish Councils’ Association, on 01785278640 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Drakes Broughton & Wadborough with Pirton Parish Council

require the services of a Lengthsman

The modern Lengthsman 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.

This contract for services is based on 17 hours work per month and is for one year only but may be extended.

For further information and to apply, please contact:

Nikki Nicholson

Clerk to the Parish Council

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Tel: 01905 936560

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: 22^nd June 2025