Situation Vacant: Assistant Parish Clerk and Operations Officer

Henley Herald; Benson; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Benson Parish Council is seeking a motivated, highly organised individual to join our team in this varied and rewarding role. The position is based at Parish Hall Sunnyside, Benson, and involves managing the hall, hirers and booking system, supporting the grounds team and assisting the Clerk with projects, priorities and events.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, impactful role within a growing community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in local government, parish councils or governance environments.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Calm, professional and diplomatic approach; IT proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Scribe Hall hire booking and invoice system.
• Manage the halls, customers and external facilities contractors.
• Manage the facilities and staff.
• Support the Halls Committee, who meet every 6-8 weeks.
• Work closely with office and outdoor teams to improve delivery and organisational effectiveness.
• Manage the allotment sites.
• Coordinate delivery of council projects, priorities and services.
• Support community initiatives, events and strategic projects.
• Support the parish clerk in all aspects of Council.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent working

Calm and diplomatic approach

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Based at Parish Hall Sunnyside, Benson OX10 6LZ

30-37 hours per week by negotiation, flexible working including occasional evening meetings, (will consider 30 hours for the suitable candidate)

Salary: £33,143-£34,434pa (NJC PayScale 21-23) pro rata dependent upon experience and subject to pending pay increase.

Benson Parish Council is seeking a motivated, highly organised and proactive individual to join our team in this varied and rewarding role.

About the Council

The Council plays a key role in delivering local services and managing community assets, including many green spaces, allotments and two main buildings with hireable spaces, and a further one to come next year. As an ambitious and forward-thinking authority, it is actively involved in community development, place-making and improving quality of life for residents.

About the Role

The role focuses on managing the hall, hirers and booking system; supporting the grounds team to deliver services for the community; and assisting the Clerk with projects, priorities and events.

We are looking for someone who thrives on delivery, enjoys variety and wants to make a visible difference in a growing and ambitious community. From coordinating projects and improving services to supporting governance and helping deliver major council priorities.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the Scribe Hall hire booking and invoice system,
• Manage the Halls, customers and external facilities contractors.
• Manage the facilities and staff.
• Support the Halls Committee, who meet every 6-8 weeks.
• Work closely with office and outdoor teams to improve delivery and organisational effectiveness.
• Manage the allotment sites.
• Coordinate delivery of council projects, priorities and services.
• Support community initiatives, events and strategic projects.
• Support the parish clerk in all aspects of Council.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced and rewarding role.

The successful candidate will have

• Previous relevant experience within local government, parish councils or a similar governance environment.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365.
• A calm, professional and diplomatic approach.

Closing date – Friday 17th July.