Key Vacancy on Parish Council

Haddenham Parish Council is looking for a successor to Gill Dudley in the role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Gill will be a tough act to follow, having served the local community in this role for no less than 26 years! But a successor needs to be found ...

So, here's the key information:

Haddenham Parish Council is looking to appoint a self-motivated person who will be able to bring experience to the position of Parish Clerk.

The Clerk's responsibilities include producing agendas and minutes for all Council meetings and Committees, liaising with outside bodies, actioning the Council's decisions, acting as the Council's Financial Officer and keeping the Council's financial records. Evening and some out of hours work is required.

The successful candidate will have good financial and book keeping skills, be computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Office and be familiar with local government law, procedures and finance. Good organisation skills are essential as is a large degree of tact, diplomacy and flexibility in dealing with members of the public and other bodies. Local knowledge would be a positive advantage.

Hours will be 30 per week. Salary : £20,280

Please apply for Application Form and Job Profile by :

Email to: haddenhampc@btconnect.com
Phone: 01844 292411

Closing date for receipt of applications 9th February, 2014.

Interview date : Wednesday, 26th February, 2014.

Haddenham Parish Council, 87 Wykeham Way, Haddenham, Bucks. HP17 8BU.