Vacancy for Assistant Clerk

 The Assistant Clerk will support the Parish Clerk in the administration, management, and delivery of the Council’s services, projects, and operations. This includes actively promoting and implementing Council policies. A key responsibility of the role is to take the lead in managing the operations of the Sutton Courtenay Village Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and overseeing the administration of Council-owned amenities, including the Recreation Ground and Village Green.

The Assistant Clerk reports directly to the Clerk and will deputise for the Clerk in their absence, including covering all associated duties during periods of leave.

The initial contract would be for 6 months with a view to making it permanent.

This is a part-time appointment for 12 hours per week, worked over 2 to 3 days, with the schedule to be mutually agreed, allowing for some flexibility in the future. The majority of hours will be worked in the parish office or at Parish Council sites. Some evening work may be required, particularly in connection with meetings or events.

The role is graded under the Local Government Services pay scale at SCP 13–17, currently £15.06–£16.08 per hour. A generous pension scheme is available through the Oxfordshire Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training will be provided, both onsite and offsite, with the opportunity to work towards obtaining the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) qualification.

For more information visit https://suttoncourtenay-pc.gov.uk/staff/vacancy-for-assistant-clerk-new-position/

Closing date is Monday 1st December 2025. Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 8th December.