Interim Parish Clerk | Local Council Governance Lead

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a local authority in Surrey Heath to appoint an experienced Parish Clerk on an interim basis. The role acts as proper officer, ensuring meetings and day-to-day business run lawfully and efficiently.

You will prepare agendas and minutes, advise elected members, manage correspondence, and support budgets and governance processes. Strong organisation, judgement and community liaison are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Parish Clerk or in a comparable local governance role.
• Strong knowledge of local council procedures and statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing agendas and minutes.
• Budgeting and financial administration skills.
• Excellent organisation and IT skills.
• Confident working with elected members and the public.

Responsibilities

• Act as proper officer advising on procedure and legal requirements.
• Prepare agendas and accurate minutes for meetings.
• Ensure decisions are recorded and communicated.
• Manage correspondence and consultations, including planning.
• Support budgets, precept and financial records.
• Maintain transparency, data protection and governance compliance.
• Assist with risk management, insurance, H&S and asset registers.
• Maintain council website and public notices.
• Liaise with borough council, partners and community groups.
• Support annual governance and audit processes.

Skills

Parish Clerk experience

Local government knowledge

Agenda and minutes

Budgeting and financial admin

Organisation and IT skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CiLCA or equivalent

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a local authority in Surrey Heath to appoint an experienced Parish Clerk on an interim basis. The role acts as proper officer, ensuring meetings and day-to-day business run lawfully and efficiently.

You will prepare agendas and minutes, advise elected members, manage correspondence, and support budgets and governance processes. Strong organisation, judgement and community liaison are essential.