Parish Clerk - Farrington Gurney Parish Council

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Farrington Gurney Parish Council seeks an organised, reliable, community-minded person to take on the role of Parish Clerk.

Farrington Gurney is a small rural village at the foot of the Mendip Hills, within the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. The Parish Council manages local affairs, supports residents, and works with partners on planning, land and community matters. The village has approximately 380 homes with a population of <1000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing agendas, attending and taking minutes of Parish Council meetings (held on the third Monday of each month).
• Budgeting and financial administration.
• Handling and responding to parish enquiries and correspondence.
• Updating and maintaining the Parish Council website.
• Allotment administration.
• Liaising with contacts at Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) and the Duchy of Cornwall on land matters and general enquiries.
• General administrative support to the Council and councillors

Hours and Location:

• 7 hours per week (flexible, home-based, with evening attendance required for the monthly Parish Council meeting)
• Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, Farrington Gurney

Salary:

• NJC SCP 13: £30,023 full-time equivalent (37 hour week)
• Pro rata: approximately £5,680 per annum (based on 7 hours per week)
• Subject to the national NJC pay award. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) may be available (to be confirmed)

Person Specification:

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• IT literacy (email, Word, spreadsheets, website updates and online banking).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliability and discretion.

Desirable:

• Experience of local government, parish/town council work, or similar administrative/financial roles.
• Knowledge of local government procedures or willingness to learn.
• CiLCA qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience of website management or basic accounts.

Start Date: ASAP

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the current Chair on 07890 986385 or email the below address.

Farrington Gurney Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Please send your application to: James@farringtongurneyparish.gov.uk or call James Wellman on 07890 986385.

Please visit our website for further information: https://www.farringtongurneyparish.gov.uk