Parish Clerk

Are you an experienced administrator or existing Clerk looking for an interesting and mostly home-based role?

Longhorsley Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to fill the role of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.

Longhorsley is a small rural parish situated 7 miles North of Morpeth with approximately 750 Electors.

Experience as a Parish or Town Clerk and holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) is desirable. The post is for 8 hours a week and is based on working from home, with meetings normally taking place at the Village Hall on the second Wednesday of the Month. A bi-monthly Committee meeting of the Moor is held on the first Wednesday of the month during April to October.

The successful candidate will be working with a supportive group of 7 Councillors who will also encourage the new Clerk in their continuing professional development. Support and training will be offered via Northumberland ALC.

The salary will be paid in accordance with experience and in line with the National Joint Council Salary Scale LC1 rates SCP 13 to 17 current Hourly rate is £13.97 to £14.95 per hour