Bletchingdon Parish Council invites applications for a Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer.
The Parish consists of the villages of Bletchingdon, Heathfield and Enslow, with a population around 1000. The council has 7 seats and the precept for 2026/27 is £25,000.
The Clerk is responsible for administration and finance, including preparation of agendas and minutes, correspondence, book-keeping, preparing and maintaining budgets, and liaising with parishioners and local organisations. The monthly Council meeting is held in the evening on the last Wednesday of each month. Occasionally additional meetings may be held depending on circumstances.
Candidates will have strong organisational skills; ability to handle finances and budgeting; experience of using email for communication; and experience of MS Excel and MS Word for general documentation, for which a laptop computer will be provided. The successful candidate will be self motivated and organised, and able to work to deadlines. Previous relevant experience would be an advantage, but not necessary as training can be made available.
The role is expected to occupy 10-15 hours per week / 40-60 hours per month, working either from the Parish Office in Bletchingdon Village Hall or from home.
Annual salary in line with the National Joint Council (NJC) pay scales, based on experience and qualifications. SCP 18 – 23 (£16.35 - £17.85 per hour)
Hours: 10 – 15 per week
Place of work: Parish Office or working from home
Please apply in writing to:
Contact: Dan Robins
Position: Chair, Bletchingdon Parish Council
Email: dan.robins@bletchingdon-pc.org.uk
Applications should be received by 25th March 2026. Interviews will be held in early April. It is expected that the successful candidate will commence in role as soon as possible.