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