Clerk and responsible financial officer

National Association of Local Councils; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Association of Local Councils invites applications for a part-time Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer based in Leicestershire and Rutland. The role requires strong organisational skills, proactivity and the ability to manage multiple priorities, delivering high-quality financial and administrative support to the council.

The successful candidate will have experience or qualifications in local government such as CiLCA or be willing to obtain it, and will be proficient with

Qualifications

• CiLCA or willingness to obtain the qualification.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office.
• Experience and/or qualifications in finance and budget management, administration, communications, project management, and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied, demanding role with competing priorities.
• Provide sound professional advice and ensure delivery of services, projects and objectives.
• Build positive working relationships with councillors, residents and stakeholders.
• Oversee administration and finance functions, including budget management.

Skills

Budget management

Administration

Communications

Project management

People management

Education

CiLCA qualification or willingness to obtain

Tools

Microsoft 365/Office

Job description

Closing date 26 Oct 2026 05:00 PM Location Leicestershire and Rutland Salary £15.31 to £16.61 ph (SCP 12-17) Applications are invited for the post of clerk and responsible finance officer.

The successful candidate will be highly organised,proactiveand able to thrive in a varied,demandingand challenging role. You will have the confidence and ability to manage competing priorities,providesound professional advice, and ensure the effective delivery of the council’s services,projectsand objectives.

Candidates should have relevant experience and/or qualifications in local government such asCiLCA, or be willing to obtain the qualification.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office is essential. The role requires experience and/or relevant qualifications inseveralareas, including finance and budget management, administration, communications, projectmanagement, and people management.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong leadership, organisational and management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and make sound, well-informed decisions, a proactive and solutions-focused approach, strong financial and administrative awareness with excellent attention to detail, the ability to build positive working relationships with councillors, residents, community organisations and other stakeholders, a commitment to transparency, professionalism and delivering high-quality services to the local community.

Part-time position – 15 hours per week. A flexible approach is needed, as occasional on-site evening and weekend work will berequired.

Region

Leicestershire and Rutland

Category

External