VACANCY
Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer
A vacancy for a part-time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer at Seneley Green Parish Council has become available.
Are you passionate about local communities, wish to join a progressive Parish Council, with the goal of enhancing the Parish, through proactive engagement between residents and the Parish Council members. Seneley Green, includes the areas of Downall Green and Garswood, located on the boundary of St Helens and Wigan, within the Borough of St Helens in Merseyside. It has an electorate population of around 3,300 and an annual precept of £75,900.
The Council is looking for someone who has/is:
Previous Council Clerk experience (preferred)
Flexible
Confident
Networking skills
Community-focused
Participatory working style
Excellent interpersonal skills
Administrative experience
Financial Experience
Property/pitch management experience
IT Skills
Hybrid working
The position is for 17 hours per week, with a salary range of £16.35 - £18.35 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This equates to LC2 18-25 (£31,537- £36,363 pro-rata) below substantive range on the NJC spinal column for 2025/26. We also offer membership of the SMART Pension Scheme.
If you want to know more, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from our website at seneleygreenparishcouncil.gov.uk
Applications should be made electronically with information about your experience and stating how you meet the requirements for the post. You may include your CV if you wish. Applications should be returned by Friday 11 September 2026 to the current Clerk/RFO: [email protected]
Interviews will be arranged for w/c 21 September 2026
Further information can be obtained from the Chair of the Council, Cllr Steve Owen
[email protected] or the current clerk.
The Parish Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
