Remote Parish Clerk & RFO - Governance & Finance Lead

Hugofox; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Cliffsend Parish Council is seeking an organised individual to become Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The role is predominantly home-based, with attendance at Council meetings and site visits as required. Part-time, up to 40 hours per month, with salary in line with national pay scales according to qualifications and experience.

A laptop and necessary resources are provided. Closing date is 25 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, administrative, communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in local government, governance, finance or community administration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas, reports and meeting papers.
• Attend Council meetings and take minutes, progress actions.
• Advise councillors on governance, policies and procedures.
• Maintain statutory records, policies and governance documents.
• Manage finances and financial records.
• Liaise with residents, partner organisations and authorities.
• Support community engagement and local projects.
• Attend site visits and external meetings as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Local government experience

Education

CiLCA certificate (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Website maintenance

Job description

Cliffsend Parish Council is seeking an organised individual to become Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The role is predominantly home-based, with attendance at Council meetings and site visits as required. Part-time, up to 40 hours per month, with salary in line with national pay scales according to qualifications and experience.

A laptop and necessary resources are provided. Closing date is 25 September 2026.