DUNNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
Dunnington Parish Council is an active Council located four miles to the east of York with a village population of just over 3000 residents who seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post is part time, 18 hours per week. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for the attendance at two evening meetings, held on the first and second Mondays of the month
Salary is in accordance with Local Government National Joint Council recommendations; pay scale point 19 on a pro rata basis and dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Must be IT literate, able to use the Microsoft Office suite and maintain the Parish Council Website. Computer equipment is supplied and the successful candidate must be able to store Council equipment and files securely at their home address
Duties will include: acting as advisor to the council which involves learning the relevant parish legislation, preparation of the agenda, minute taking, compilation of correspondence, filing and accounts in addition to being the Responsible Financial Officer to the council. In addition, the Clerk is responsible for the management and administration of the following functions that are exercised by the Council which include Dunnington Cemetery, Village Greens, Allotments and Playpark
Prior relevant experience is an advantage but training in all aspects of local government administration, leading to the Certificate in Local Council Administration qualification will be provided.
For more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the role please email our Staff Liaison Officer [email protected]
Download a job application, person specification and job description from www.dunningtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Completed applications to be emailed to [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 4th September 2026
Interviews week commencing 14th September 2026
Pay: £16.62 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in York YO19 5PW
