Frome Valley Parish Council covers a number of rural communities in West Dorset.
Frome Valley Parish Council (covers the parishes of Cattistock, Chilfrome, Frome St Quintin and part of Holywell) is seeking to appoint a part-time Parish Clerk / Responsible Financial Officer to the support the council and work closely with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councillors.
The Parish Council convenes on six evenings a year (on the last Monday of alternate months – Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept & Nov). In exceptional circumstance additional meetings are called.
The successful applicant will have:
- Strong IT skills - spreadsheets, documents, email, website publishing, records management;
- A Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA), or a willingness to achieve this qualification;
- Experience in end-to-end accounting (desirable);
- An understanding and knowledge of local government organisations and procedures (desirable).
You may submit your CV and covering letter stating:
- Why you are interested in the position, what you can bring to the role and how you can support the Council.
- What relevant skills and experience you have (refer to Job Description and Person Specification below).
Please provide 2 references which will be taken up if the offer of an appointment is made.
Please return your application to
