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
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).
