Dual Clerk & RFO — Rural Parish Council & School Foundation

Matterdale Parish Council; Watermillock; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Matterdale Parish Council and Matterdale School Foundation are seeking a Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer to support the day-to-day administration and financial duties for both organisations. The roles are part-time, home-based with occasional meetings in the evening.

The successful candidate will manage agendas/minutes, records, correspondence, and financial administration, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Experience in parish/charity admin is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Good financial and bookkeeping skills with familiarity of Scribe.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard IT systems.
• Understanding of local government and charity administration.
• Professional, approachable and community-minded attitude.

Responsibilities

• Admin and financial management for both organisations.
• Prepare agendas and minutes; maintain council records.
• Manage correspondence; support councillors and oversee financial administration.
• Attend meetings on the first Monday of every other month in the evening.

Skills

Excellent organisational

Administrative skills

Financial & bookkeeping skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work style

MS Office / IT proficiency

Local government & charity admin

Community-minded attitude

Tools

Scribe accountancy system

Job description

Matterdale Parish Council and Matterdale School Foundation are seeking a Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer to support the day-to-day administration and financial duties for both organisations. The roles are part-time, home-based with occasional meetings in the evening.

The successful candidate will manage agendas/minutes, records, correspondence, and financial administration, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Experience in parish/charity admin is advantageous.