Vacancies

Woodmancote Parish Council – Cheltenham

Clerk to the Council/Responsible Financial Officer

The Council is looking for someone with business management expertise or background in a similar local authority role.  As Proper Officer of the Council you will advise the Council to enable strategic planning and adherence to governance. You will have strong financial skills, be able to arrange and accurately record meetings, disseminate information and communicate via social media and website platforms. You may find yourself managing a new project or problem solving.  In short, a wide ranging and interesting role in which you will have to prioritize your own workload and support a team. This is a career not just a job.

Some evening meeting attendance is required.

Based working from home you will receive an expenses package, holiday pay and starting salary of £ 31,537 pa pro/rata 12 hours per week based on  FTE 37 hrs. (pay scale range SCP 18-SCP23 depending on experience)

A working from home allowance of £26 per month will be paid in addition to office expenses and mileage.

Holiday allowance equivalent to 25 days per annum FTE pro rata

Please forward your CV to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Closing date for applications: 17.00 on 19^th December Interviews will take place during January 2026

Tibberton Parish Council is seeking a proactive, highly organised, and community-focused individual to serve as its Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

Job Description and Person Spec: Tibberton Parish Council Clerks PS and JD v.2 Nov 25

Application Form: Tibberton_Parish_Council_Application_Form Nov 25

 Location:
Primarily home-based, with monthly meetings in Tibberton and occasional visits to post notices and supervise the Lengthsman’s work.

 Hours & Salary:

• Part-time: 30 hours per month (including evening work)
• Salary: LC2 SCP 18–23 (in line with national pay scales)

 Role Overview:
As Clerk and RFO, you will be the Proper Officer of the Council, responsible for ensuring its civic, administrative, and financial functions are carried out professionally and lawfully. You will advise the Council on policy, manage its services and finances, and act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing agendas and minutes for all Council meetings
• Advising on legal and procedural matters
• Managing the Council’s finances, budgets, and audits
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
• Maintaining the Council’s website and public communications
• Supporting councillors and liaising with external bodies
• Overseeing Health & Safety, GDPR, and employment matters

Essential Requirements:

• CiLCA qualification (or willingness to obtain within one year)
• Strong administrative and financial management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage varied responsibilities
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft 365

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in local government or similar public sector role
• Knowledge of Tibberton and its community
• Project management and public engagement experience

 Closing Date for Applications:
Thursday, 20th November 2025

 How to Apply:
Please send your application or any enquiries to Rachel Hinton-Jones, Clerk & RFO at:
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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

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Job Description and application form 
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
Vacancy for a Parish Lengthsman
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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Revised closing date for applications is 10 November 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..

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