Great Wishford Parish Council
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Community Matters - Lower Wylye & Till Valley Parishes Magazine
VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR SOUTH NEWTON & STOFORD AND GREAT WISHFORD PARISH COUNCILS.
The vacancy (starting Autumn 2023) is a part time job for two small communities that share recreation facilities and other interests. It would suit an existing clerk; someone with local authority experience and/or business administrative experience. Training is available for the legal and local authority requirements.
The ideal candidate would be personally committed to community work, have the appropriate diplomatic skills and maturity, with an ability to get things done. They will also be a link to the council to recognise and develop opportunities of benefit to the community. Knowledge and familiarity with South Newton, Stoford and Great Wishford villages and their settings will be an advantage. Computer capability (Microsoft Office) and phone/internet connection is most preferable.
Salary Scale: The role is part time, paid 20 hours per month, allocated initially as 12 hours South Newton, 8 hours Great Wishford. Payment will be in line with the good mix of skills and experience which are sought and anticipated to be in the range of NALC scales SCP 19-24 (£13.24 - £14.90 /hr).
The financial affairs of the councils are administered by the clerk, for which the ‘Precept’ (annual budget) is £13,600, being £9,100 South Newton and £4,500 Great Wishford for the financial year 2023/24.
There are twelve Parish Council Meetings a year, South Newton meet bi-monthly on the first Monday of the month at the Village Hall, Great Wishford on Wednesday at the end of the month at the parish church. Work peaks at the time of council meetings and financial year end but can otherwise be carried out flexibly to suit other commitments.
Please enquire to the Chair of:
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Great Wishford Parish Council: Mr Sean Noble - 07932 034376
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South Newton & Stoford Parish Council: Mr John Derryman - 07703 629101
A job description and application pack will be provided.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 11th September.