Parish Clerk

(Council Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer)

Salary: £39,493-£47,573 per year (pro rata) based on LC3 SCP 33 - 41

Job Type: 35 Hours per week

Harpole Parish Council needs a new Clerk and is seeking an excellent manager who is proactive, dynamic and can lead and support the council through a period of unprecedented growth.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to become part of an established parish council in Harpole, a community in West Northamptonshire which is undergoing considerable change and growth. The Parish Council seeks a skilled and resilient manager to shape the direction and lead the council through this period of significant change and beyond.

The Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer will have outstanding leadership and communication skills and bring drive, vision, commitment, strong leadership and the ability to build a positive working relationship with councillors, staff, residents and partner organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

The ideal candidate will already be a qualified clerk or deputy clerk responsible for managing the complexities of a growing parish council, with significant change management experience and a strategic business focus.

If you feel you could support the Council and be successful in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact the Chairman of the Council, Frank Smethers - frank.smethers@harpole-pc.gov.uk for further information and an application pack, or download it from our website www.harpole-pc.gov.uk

CLOSING DATE: Midday on Monday 28th February 2023

(Interviews will be held on 9th/10th March 2023)

Harpole Parish Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.