Parish clerk and responsible financial officer

National Association of Local Councils; Blaby; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Parva Parish Council is seeking a skilled Parish Clerk who will also act as the Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer. You will guide governance and ensure professional, compliant service delivery for the parish.

The role requires leadership of a small team, strong financial stewardship, and the ability to advise on strategy, with a salary up to £48,738 under NJC SCP 33-36.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of council requirements and services.
• IT and financial management skills.
• Experience managing a small workforce.
• Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as proper officer and responsible financial officer of Glen Parva Parish Council.
• Manage the council's affairs to high standards of statutory compliance and professional excellence.
• Provide strategic advice and drive accountability and service delivery.

Skills

IT skills

Financial management

Knowledge of council services

Workforce management

Education

CILCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration)

Job description

• Parish clerk and responsible financial officer

Closing date 30 Oct 2026 12:00 PM

Location Leicestershire and Rutland

The clerk to the council serves as the proper officer and responsible financial officer of Glen Parva Parish Council, entrusted with managing the council's affairs to the highest standards of statutory compliance and professional excellence. This role demands strong leadership to foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and efficient service delivery. You will be a key advisor to the council and play a pivotal role in driving strategy.

• Knowledge of the requirements of the council and its services.
• IT and financial management skills
• Experience of managing a small workforce.
• Certificate in Local Council Administration (CILCA) preferred.
• Salary to be agreed depending on experience (NJC SCP 33-36 - up to £48,738)