Vacancies

 Clerk Vacancy and RFO

Part-Time Experienced Parish Clerk

Malvern Wells 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, mainly home-based role for 18 hours per week, requiring attendance at monthly evening meetings, typically held on the third Wednesday of each month at Malvern Wells Village Hall.  The Clerk will also be expected to organise and attend committee meetings (approximately 10 per year).

Key Responsibilities:

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

> 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 12 months (training supported by the Council)
> Have prior experience as a Parish Clerk or a sound understanding of parish council procedures
> Have references from previous employers

> Terms:
> Part-time:18 hours per week, 80 hours per month
> Salary: PRO RATASCP 22 (£32,654) to SCP 30 (£39,513), based on experience and qualifications
> Location: Home-based with evening meetings at Malvern Wells Village Hall
> In Addition: You will receive a home working allowance and a workplace pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

For a full candidate information pack including the application form, job description, and details of required competencies, please contact:

Acting Clerk Anna Briggs:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Malvern Wells Village Hall week commencing 3rd November 2025

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.
• 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
• 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 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Closing date for applications is 14 September 2025 Interviews will held week commencing 29 September 2025

Lengthsman Vacancy

5^th August 2025

Ashton under Hill Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Lengthsman 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 in Ashton under Hill. 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 where necessary.

This contract for services is for one year in the first instance commencing as soon as possible, it will be reviewed on the 12 month anniversary of the appointment. 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:  31^st August 2025

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 LGA/NALC salary scale.  The salary range is expected to be SCP 27– 30 (£37,035 -£39,513 pro rata) 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 10th September 2025

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