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Uley PC

Position: Clerk and RFO

Closing date for applications: 29 May

Salary range: SCP 13 ( £ 29064 ) pro rata

Hours per week: 12

Contact name: Geoff Keen

Contact email: g.keen@uleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Job Description: Uley Parish Council is looking to employ a Clerk to the council. Uley is a small pretty village with a large Conservation Area focused around protected and listed buildings, mostly dating back to Uley’s heyday as a centre of wool milling business in the late seventeenth century.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Clerk to support our seven elected councillors through the forthcoming move to a unitary authority which is likely to see the Parish Council assume greater responsibilities. The Parish Clerk will be an important member of our team, guiding the council through this period of growth and change.

Requirements of the Role:

To have a CiLCA qualification
Implement the council’s decisions.
Keep the financial records, manage VAT returns and end of year reports.
Advise the Council on legal matters.
Organise the council’s procedures and regulatory documents.
Gather information to help the Council make decisions.
Attend and record Council meetings including 12 monthly evening meetings.
Negotiate with other organisations.
The clerk is the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer ( RFO)

About you:

The council is looking for a motivated and well organised individual to become the Parish Clerk to our enthusiastic and proactive Council.
You should be able to demonstrate:
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage agendas and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including accurate minute taking.
Financial competency.
Confident user of digital tools, office software and online platforms.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to implement Council decisions.
A good understanding of local government law, procedures and governance.
A good understanding of National Planning Policy and the local plan.

What we can offer you:

A starting salary of SCP 13 ( pay scale range £29,064) pro rata based on 12 hours per week FTE 37 hours ( the exact grade to depend on your skills, qualifications and experience)
A holiday allowance equivalent to 25 days per annum FTE pro rata
Benefits
Flexitime
Working from home

Michinhampton PC

Position: Finance Administrator

Closing date for applications: 5 June

Salary range: NALC pay scale SCP 15–19

Hours per week: 6

Contact name: Claire Whitehead

Contact email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk

Job Description: To provide dedicated financial and administrative support to Minchinhampton Parish Council, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining high quality financial records, and supporting the Clerk (as RFO) in meeting statutory financial and audit requirements. The role contributes to the smooth running of the Council’s financial operations and supports the delivery of efficient, transparent, and compliant governance. It also includes responsibility for administering the Council’s annual grants programme.

Role focus: financial processing

• Financial Administration

• Banking and Payment Processing

• Grants Administration

• Audit and Year End Support

• Procurement and Contracts

• General Administrative Support

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail

• Confident working with financial data and administrative systems

• Organised and able to meet regular deadlines

• Comfortable following financial procedures and controls

• A good communicator with a professional approach

Experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or local government finance is desirable.

Why Join Us?

You will play a vital role in ensuring the Council’s finances are well managed, transparent, and compliant, directly supporting the delivery of services for the Minchinhampton community.

Applications close on Friday 5th June 2026, and interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 15th June 2026. If you’d like a copy of the Job Description, Person Specification or Application Form, please get in touch at clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk or give us a call during office opening hours on 01453 731186 — we’ll be happy to help.

Rodmarton PC

Position: Clerk and RFO

Closing date for applications: 12 June

Salary range: SCP 24-28 depending on experience

Hours per week: TBC

Contact name: Roz Morton

Contact email: clerk@rodmartonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Job Description: Rodmarton Parish Council is seeking a highly organised and community-focused Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to support the effective administration and financial management of the Council.

The successful candidate will act as the Council’s Proper Officer, advising councillors on legal, procedural and governance matters, and ensuring that the Council operates in accordance with statutory requirements and best practice. Duties include preparing agendas and minutes, attending evening Council meetings (1 meeting every other month), implementing Council decisions, managing correspondence, maintaining records and liaising with residents, contractors and external organisations as required.

As Responsible Financial Officer, the postholder will oversee the Council’s finances, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, invoicing, online banking and preparation of monthly financial reports and annual returns.

Applicants should possess excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills, together with sound financial management experience. Previous experience in local government or a similar administrative environment would be advantageous, although training and support will be provided. The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and manage competing priorities is essential.

The position is part-time and primarily home-based, with attendance required at evening meetings (1 meeting every other month). Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience and will be in accordance with the National Joint Council (NJC) pay scales.

Minchinhampton PC

Position: Assistant Clerk

Closing date for applications: 5 June

Salary range: NALC pay scale SCP 15–19

Hours per week: 21

Contact name: Claire Whitehead

Contact email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk

Job Description: To support the Clerk and Deputy Clerk in delivering the statutory functions and operational requirements of the Parish Council, with a focus on frontline services, asset management, community engagement, and administrative support.

The role ensures that Council-owned assets are well maintained, community services are delivered effectively, and day-to-day operational tasks are completed in line with Council policies and directions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative and Governance Support

• Community Contact and Frontline Service Delivery

• Asset Management and Maintenance

• Play Areas, Defibrillators, and Community Infrastructure

• Working Groups and Specialist Committees

• Highways, Traffic, and Road Safety Support

• Emergency and Community Coordination

• Office and Operational Support

• Provide support to the Deputy Clerk and Clerk as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, reliable, and practical in their approach

• Confident dealing with members of the public and community groups

• Comfortable working independently and outdoors when required

• Able to follow procedures and maintain accurate records

• A strong team player with a positive and flexible attitude

Experience in a local authority, facilities management, or community environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day services that help keep Minchinhampton’s community safe, connected, and well-maintained.

Hillesley and Tresham PC

Position: Clerk and RFO

Closing date for applications: 26 June

Salary range: £15.06 - £16.08 ph NJC LC1 13-17 £29064 - £31022 pro rata

Hours per week: 20

Contact name: Simon Lee

Contact email: chair@htpc.org.uk

Job Description: HTPC is seeking a Parish Clerk to replace its experienced clerk who is retiring at the end of October.

Hillesley and Tresham is a small rural parish lying to the west of the A46, south of Wotton under Edge and north of Hawkesbury Upton. This is a permanent part-time role in which the Clerk will be required to organise and attend all Parish Council meetings, which are generally held once a month on a Tuesday evening (excluding August). They will be responsible for all communications on behalf of the council, implementing decisions and ensuring compliance with financial, statutory and legal obligations.

The Council is proud of its close links to the parish and is a small, diverse group with a progressive and proactive approach to serving the community. The successful candidate will have initiative, be well organised, have excellent administrative and financial skills and with a good level of IT literacy. Some experience of local government is helpful but not essential.

An important aspect of the Clerk's role is the management of the allotment site in Hillesley which has a thriving community. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to make a success of this and with the Council’s support undertake any necessary formal training for all aspects of the role.

There will be a 6-month probationary period with a start date before the end of October, to allow for a handover with the current Clerk. A full Job Description and Person Specification are available on request via the email address above. Applications for the post should be submitted with a covering letter to Simon Lee chair@htpc.org.uk

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