Vacancies

 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

Crowle Parish Council has a vacancy for a pro-active and dynamic Parish Clerk/RFO working 12.5hours per week. Pay on NJC scale for Local Government Services SCP 24-28 depending on experience (£17.79-£19.66 per hour)

Crowle is situated to the East of the M5 near Worcester and is a small rural village with approx. 900 voters on the electoral register. This number is due to rise significantly over the next 18-48 months due to several large housing developments currently going through the planning process. It is a vibrant community with many active groups and much history. The Council currently has 8 very active and responsive councillors and 1 vacancy.

The precept currently stands at £35,011 and the Parish Council owns and manages playing fields, a play area, a multi-use games area, tennis/bowls courts, allotments, car parking, a parish garden and produces a parish newsletter each month. The Council is also at Regulation 14 stage of its Neighbourhood Plan. Excellent IT, accounting and communication skills are essential for this role. The Council would like applicants to hold the CiLCA qualification or be willing to attain this qualification within 12 months. There are some exciting projects, both underway and on the horizon, so holding the General Power of Competence would be beneficial.

This is a home-based position with attendance required at monthly Parish Council meetings held in the evenings at the Parish Hall, plus the Annual Parish Meeting and occasional attendance at working groups which focus on specific areas.

For an informal conversation about the position, please contact Cllr Ruth Dawson-Jones (Chair) on 01905 381586.

For more information and how to apply, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date is Sunday 5th January 2025

It is anticipated that interviews would be held in the w/c 13th January

Please advise on application of your availability that week (both day times and evenings are available).

Vacancy for Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

RE-ADVERTISED

Bishampton & Throckmorton Parish Council is seeking a self-motivated person to fill the exciting role of the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) to the Council.  The role is home based but includes attending a monthly Council meeting and occasional additional meetings as necessary.

The Clerk/RFO is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors and local government officials.  Duties include managing of accounts, preparing budgets and VAT returns.  The Clerk ensures that correct procedures are followed and advises the Parish Council to ensure that it acts lawfully. 

The successful applicant should be computer literate with own internet access, strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Workloads will fluctuate, the applicant will need to prioritise and demonstrate resilience.  The applicant will need to own transport and ideally should be CiLCA qualified or must be willing to undertake the qualification. Previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and/or knowledge of Local Government would be highly desirable although training will be provided

The Parish is unusual in also owning the village pub, shop and flat above which adds additional challenges and reward to this dynamic role.

The salary is based on 40 hours per month and will be calculated on the NALC salary scale.  The salary range is expected to be SCP 18– 30 (£29,269 -£38,223 pro rata – pay award pending) depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information and an application form contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date for applications is 19th^st January 2025

Vacancy for Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Cleeve Prior Parish Council is seeking a self-motivated person to fill the role of the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) to the Council.  The role is home based but includes attending a monthly Council meeting and occasional additional meetings as necessary.

The Clerk/RFO is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors and local government officials.  Duties include managing of accounts, preparing budgets and VAT returns.  The Clerk ensures that correct procedures are followed and advises the Parish Council to ensure that it acts lawfully. 

The successful applicant should be computer literate with own internet access, strong organisational and communication skills, own transport and ideally should be CiLCA qualified or must be willing to undertake the qualification. Previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and/or knowledge of Local Government would be highly desirable although training will be provided

The salary is based on average 9 hours per week and will be calculated on the NALC salary scale.  The salary range is negotiable –depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information and an application form contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The closing date for applications is 1^st January 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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