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Jobs

Please see below jobs listing for clerks and staff for Parish and Town Councils. 

All information is provided by the councils and applicants should contact them directly.

CLERK refers to the role of Parish Clerk. 

RFO refers to the role of Responsible Finance Officer. 

Where these two roles are combined, the title of the job reads 'CLERK/RFO'. 

Aslockton Parish Council

CLERK/RFO

Name of contact at council: Nicholas Wheatley

Council address: NG13 9AL

Contact email: clerk@aslockton-pc.org.uk

Contact phone number: 07572492750

Hours of work?: 7 hours per week. Hybrid: Attend monthly Parish Council meetings, work from home the remainder.

Pay scale or hourly rate: £15.21 (SCP 15)

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Aslockton Parish Council requires a part-time Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer.  You will be working with a team of local councillors for the benefit of the residents of Aslockton. This varied post will suit someone interested in the local community and local government. You will have good communication, administrative and numeracy skills and will be able to use computer spreadsheets, email and office software. If not already CiLCA qualified you will be required to undertake relevant training.

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Full details can be found at Job Opportunity - Aslockton Parish Council

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Closing Date: 16-Mar-2025

Balderton Parish Council

Assistant Parish Clerk / Operations Manager

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Name of contact at council: Marion Fox Goddard

Council address: Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street, Balderton NG24 3BD

Contact email: clerk@baldertonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Contact phone number: 01636703626

Hours of work: 25-30 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some evening/weekend work.

Pay scale or hourly rate: NJC pay scale 18-23 pro rata

Location: Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street, Balderton, NG24 3BD

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For more full details and an application forms, see: https://www.baldertonparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/balderton-parish-council-20520/jobs/assistant-parish-clerk-operations-manager-58050

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Closing Date: 07-Mar-2025

Blidworth Parish Council

CLERK and RFO

Blidworth is a village with a population of approx. 4,000, a doctor’s surgery, primary school, full range of shops, pubs, a leisure centre, and Miners’ Welfare with sports facilities including cricket, football and bowls. Parish council assets include 2 recreation grounds, allotments and a playpark. The annual budget is c. £100,000. There are 11 councillors and 2 staff.

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We are looking for a Clerk with suitable experience to ensure the council meets its legal obligations and provides high quality services to residents. The role requires someone with the confidence and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide range of individuals from the local and wider communities. The ideal candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work on their own initiative. Strong organisational skills are required.

The Clerk will be responsible for the day to day business of the Council, including the production of the agenda/ minutes for Council meetings, liaising with outside bodies and implementing Council decisions. They will also have line management responsibilities for the parish groundsman.

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Ideally the successful applicant will be CiLCA qualified but if not will be expected work towards attaining this qualification within 2 years.

The position is part time, 24 hours per week, hybrid working, 2 days from the office based at the library, with the option to work from home for the remainder of the week. The clerk would be expected to attend full Parish council meetings held monthly on a Thursday and other occasional committee meetings.

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Salary: NJC LC2, salary points 25 to 34 ( £35,235 to £43,693 ), 24 hours pro rata. 

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Please email blidworthparishcouncil@outlook.com to request an Application Pack (includes the job description, person specification, information pack and job application form)

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CLOSING DATE:  21st February 2025

Eakring Parish Council

CLERK/RFO 

7 hours per week Scale point 24-28 £17.79 to £19.66 per hour

 

Eakring PC has 7 councillors and has responsibility for the Cator Hall, playing fields, other land and green spaces.

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Attendance is required at up to 11 evening meetings per year, usually on the second Wednesday of each month.

There may be a requirement to attend one or two Committee meetings per month.

Attendance is required on one half day (minimum) per month to be available at the Cator Hall for residents and councillors.

Attendance may be required on site to meet with contractors and oversee works undertaken.

There may be a requirement to be on a rota for alarm callout as part of the contract.

A laptop will be provided.

 

The preference is to appoint someone with the CiLCA qualification or similar

 and ideally someone with previous experience in this kind of role, with drive and enthusiasm, and a real interest in serving and being involved in the local community. Add to this excellent administration, IT, and written and verbal communication skills and you could be the person we are looking for. We will support a suitable candidate in meeting necessary training requirements.

 

For a full job description, please email Clerk@EakringParishCouncil.gov.uk

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To apply, please submit your CV, together with a covering letter stating why you should be considered for the role to The Clerk on Clerk@EakringParishCouncil.gov.uk

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CLOSING DATE: 5th February 2025

Hodsock Parish Council

Lengthsman

Contract Vacancy Up to 24 hours per week

Self Employed Basis - £16.60 per hour

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The Contract is based up to 24hrs a week, for 47 weeks a year paid by monthly instalments on the 15th of the month (on provision of a monthly invoice), you will provide your own equipment & Public Liability Insurance. We are seeking a reliable and physically fit individual to join our team as a Village Landsman/Handyman. As a key member of our community, you will be responsible for performing various manual tasks, including maintenance and repairs, to ensure the upkeep of our village's infrastructure and amenities. Duties to include; but not limited to: • Litter picking & general tidying • Street Furniture Inspection (benches/bins), cleaning and minor maintenance • Noticeboards + Village Entrance Sign Cleaning & minor maintenance • Cleaning County Council Signs and Chevrons & Street Name Plates • Cleaning & sweeping out bus stops • Reporting Various Highways Issues to Notts County Council • Reporting Fly Tipping to Bassetlaw District Council • Salt Grit Bins Cleaning and minor maintenance • Edging of Pavements - clear moss, soil/earth, grass encroaching the pavements to restore them to their original full width • Drainage Gullies and Dykes periodic checks and reporting maintenance issues to the appropriate body. • Village Hall – (Occasional maintenance tasks, when requested) • Clearing paths of snow in key areas • Basic Paperwork • Undertake groundskeeping and landscaping tasks, including mowing, pruning, and planting in certain areas of Langold. • Collaborate with the Clerk and Councillors to complete tasks efficiently and effectively This role is outdoors and all year round, all weathers, would suit someone who enjoys walking and making a difference to the pride and appearance of the local community.

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If you would like to be considered for the contract: To apply or ask for further information please email your CV to hodsockparish@hotmail.co.uk

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Closing Date 28th Feb 2025 with a view to start ASAP.

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