Parish Clerk

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Parish Clerk, working 18 hours per week. This position involves managing council meetings and requires strong communication and IT skills. The ideal candidate should have a good standard of education, preferably holding a CiLCA or a willingness to study for it. The role offers a competitive salary and is primarily home-based, with potential for additional meetings throughout the year.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive salary based on local pay agreement

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required.
• Experience in local government or related field is desirable.
• Willingness to embrace change is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage council meetings and attend 11 times a year.
• Prepare council documentation and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Work part-time hours, managing multiple tasks effectively.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent IT skills

Education

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or willingness to undertake study

Tools

Scribe accounting system

Job description

• Trimley St Mary Parish Council

• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0PP

• Salary: £16.35 to £18.35 per hour negotiable

• Hours: 18 hours per week

• Contract: Permanent

• Reference: 0528

Trimley St Mary Parish Council invites applications for a highly motivated and confident individual to take up the role of Parish Clerk for 18 hours per week.

The role is home based with attendance at Parish Council meetings 11 times per year on the first Monday evening of the month (except August) plus some additional council committee meetings.

You should possess a good standard of education, ideally holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to undertake study towards this qualification. Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Scribe accounting system preferable but training available. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team essential. Experience in local government or a related field is desirable. Excellent IT skills and a willingness to embrace change are required.

The Council offers a competitive salary based on the Local Government Services Pay Agreement pay-point 18-24 and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Full job description, job specification and application form available on request.

For more information

Please read Job Description (pdf) and Job specification for essential and desirable skills (pdf).

To find out more, please contact Nicky by email : [e-mail]

It is not possible to call as I work part-time variable hours,

How to apply

Complete the application form (word)

Completed application to be returned to [e-mail] or by hardcopy to The Clerk Job Application 86 Meadowlands, Kirton, Trimley IP10 0PP

Closing date: 1pm, 7 January 2026

Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026

Interviews on successful sift.