Sandford-on-Thames Parish Council (Oxfordshire)

is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) to join our team. This is a key role supporting the council’s work to make our parish a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

In recent years the Parish Council has funded a new Village Hall and helped develop a community orchard. The Parish Council is responsible for maintaining the recreation ground, four play areas, liaising with local developers, and reviewing planning applications and consultations affecting our parish.

Key Responsibilities:

· Serve as the Council’s Proper Officer, ensuring legal compliance and good governance

· Manage day-to-day council business, including agendas, minutes, and correspondence

· Act as Responsible Financial Officer, overseeing all financial transactions and records

· Manage council assets, open spaces and play areas

· Oversee health & safety and manage contractors

· Provide advice and implement council decisions

· Attendance at monthly Council meetings at Sandford-on-Thames Village Hall.

Requirements:

· Experience in administration and finance (local government experience desirable)

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· Sound financial background, IT skills and familiarity with accounting packages

· CiLCA qualification and/or willingness to undertake training (Parish financed)

Terms:

· 10 hours per week / 520 hours per annum (including attending meetings in person as required)

· Salary: National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services, SCP 11 (£14.59 /Hour) to SCP 17 (£16.08 / hour) plus pension depending on experience and skills and annual increment. Flexible working, 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata), home working, pension options.

To be successful in this role, applicants will be hard-working, committed and able to communicate at all levels, with the openness, accountability and good governance of the Parish Council in mind. If you would like a more detailed job description, please feel free to email clerk@sandford-on-thames.gov.uk

Applications to Council chair, Peter Addyman at;  petera@sandford-on-thames-pc.gov.uk

Deadline for applications is October 26th.

Interviews will take place in late October /early November.