Parish Council Vacancies

VACANCY: PARISH CLERK / RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (RFO)

12 hours per week | Home-based | NJC SCP dependent on qualifications and experience

Are you organised and passionate about supporting your local community? We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join us as our Parish Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to the parish while working primarily from home.

About the role

The Parish Clerk/RFO is responsible for the effective administration, governance and financial management of the Parish Council. Working closely with the Chair and Councillors, you will provide advice and administrative support, organise meetings, prepare minutes, manage the Council’s finances and ensure its statutory responsibilities are met.

Key duties include:

  • Preparing agendas, minutes and Council reports.
  • Managing budgets, payments, accounts, VAT and audit requirements.
  • Advising Councillors on governance, procedures and statutory obligations.
  • Maintaining Council records, policies, risk assessments and the asset register.
  • Managing correspondence, website information and communications with residents.
  • Supporting the administration and management of the Village Hall, where applicable.

About you

You will be organised, accurate and confident working independently, with good communication, IT and financial administration skills. You will need to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and handle sensitive information professionally.

Previous experience in parish or local government, financial administration or a similar role would be an advantage. Relevant training and professional development will be supported.

What we offer

  • 12 hours per week
  • Primarily home-based working
  • A varied role with a positive impact on the local community.
  • Support for relevant training and professional development.

Evening attendance at Parish Council meetings will be required.

How to apply

For the full job description and application form can be found here.

Closing date: Friday 23 October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 2 November 2026

Expected start date: Week commencing 9 November 2026

We welcome applications from candidates with the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to support our Parish Council and local community.

Could you be our next Parish Clerk/RFO? We would love to hear from you!

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY – PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

Would you like to help shape the future of our parish?

Sutton St Edmund Parish Council currently has vacancies for Parish Councillors and we would love to hear from people who care about our local community and want to play a part in making it an even better place to live.

Parish Councillors help represent local residents, discuss matters affecting the parish and make decisions about local services, facilities and community priorities.

What does being a Parish Councillor involve?

The role offers a rewarding opportunity to:

  • Represent the views and interests of local residents.
  • Help make decisions about local issues and community priorities.
  • Contribute ideas and support projects that benefit the parish.
  • Work with fellow councillors to help shape the future of our community.
  • Help ensure the Parish Council serves residents effectively and responsibly.

Councillors attend Parish Council meetings and support projects and activities. Meetings take place in the evening and the time commitment is generally manageable alongside work, family and other commitments.

Who can become a Parish Councillor?

You do not need previous council experience or any particular professional qualifications. We welcome people who are interested in their community, are willing to listen to residents and want to work constructively with others.

Whether you are working, retired, self-employed or have other commitments, your skills, ideas and perspective could make a real difference.

Interested in finding out more?

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Parish Councillor, or are interested in filling one of the these vacancies, please complete the form found here.

We would be happy to explain what is involved and answer any questions before you decide whether the role is right for you.

Your parish. Your community. Your voice.