Ampfield Parish Council - Vacancy for Parish Clerk and RFO

Name of recruiting organisation

Ampfield Parish Council

Employed role/Volunteer role

Employed role

Permanent role/Fixed term role

Permanent role

Location:

This role is working from home.

Salary:

SCP 13 to 17 (£28,163 to £30,060) - pro rata for 15 hours per week. Plus Working from Home Allowance of £150p.a.

Hours:

15 hours per week

Our council and the role:

Ampfield is a small, friendly, parish located in Test Valley between Romsey and Winchester. There are 9 councillors, a population of 1850 and a precept of £46,800.

The Council maintains a recreation ground and playground, a burial ground, 16 allotments and a small expanse of woodland.

Working from home, hours average 15 hours per week, which requires attendance at some evening meetings, the Clerk’s role is essentially one of managing the business of the Parish Council and is wide ranging in its activities.

Duties will include:

  • As Proper Officer to ensure that all functions of the council are carried out in accordance with regulations.
  • As Responsible Finance  Officer to be responsible for financial records and administration
  • Preparation of agendas, attendance and minuting of formal meetings.
  • Management and administration of council facilities and assets.

    The ideal candidate will have/be:

    Applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent administrative, financial and communication skills, have good IT knowledge and be well versed in Office365, Word and Excel. It is also essential to be able to drive and to have transport.

     The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification if they do not already hold it.

    What we offer you in return:

    Flexible working in a friendly, supportive, environment.

    How to find out more details:

    For more details (application form, job description and person specification) email the Chairman of Council, Bryan Nanson bryan@ampfield.org.uk

    Details of the council can be seen at www.ampfield.org.uk

    Closing date:

    18 May 2025

    How to apply:

    Email the application form to Chairman of Council, Bryan Nanson bryan@ampfield.org.uk