Clerk / RFO Brancster Parish Council Job Advert
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
Core Purpose: To ensure the lawful, efficient and transparent operation of Brancaster &
Brancaster Staithe Parish Council by delivering essential governance, administration
and financial management within a limited weekly time commitment.
Responsible to Full Council
Responsible for all Council staff, property and financial resources
Hours: 12hrs per week, home based (with attendance at Council meetings as required)
Salary: SCP24-SCP28 (pro rata)In accordance with NJC Salary Scales, dependent upon
qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance & Council Administration
· Act as the Council's Proper Officer, ensuring compliance with all statutory duties,
Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.
· Prepare and publish agendas, minutes and statutory notices; clerk all Council
meetings (including monthly evening meetings).
· Implement Council decisions and maintain accurate records, policies and
procedures.
· Provide procedural and governance advice to councillors, keeping up to date with
relevant legislation.
· Manage councillor attendance records, casual vacancy processes and
election-related requirements.
2. Financial Management (RFO Duties)
· Act as the Council's Responsible Financial Officer under the Local Government Act
1972.
· Prepare the annual budget, monitor income/expenditure and provide regular financial
reports.
· Manage payments, receipts, payroll, pensions, VAT, bank reconciliation and financial
controls.
· Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, transparency
regulations and financial risk management.
· Maintain the asset register, inventories and insurance schedules.
3. Administration, Communication & Public Information
· Handle correspondence, enquiries and statutory publications.
· Maintain the Council website and ensure statutory documents are published.
· Support public engagement, including press releases where required.
4. Staff & Resource Management
· Line-manage any council staff, ensuring compliance with employment law and council
policies.(currently none)
· Oversee contracts, facilities and council assets at an appropriate level for a small
parish.
· Ensure health & safety, data protection and risk assessments are maintained
proportionately.
5. Partnership Working
· Liaise with district/county councils, statutory bodies and local organisations on
matters affecting the parish.
· Represent the Council at relevant meetings where necessary and proportionate.
6. Professional Development
· Undertake training required for the role, including working towards CiLCA if not already
held.
Person Specification
Essential
· Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
· Ability to work independently, manage workload and meet deadlines.
· Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, online document management).
· Ability to prepare agendas, minutes and reports to a high standard.
· Understanding of basic bookkeeping, financial record-keeping and bank
reconciliation.
· Ability to interpret policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
· High integrity, confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.
· Willingness to attend evening meetings and work from home.
Desirable
· CiLCA (or willingness to obtain).
· Experience in local council administration or finance.
· Knowledge of local government law, audit processes and transparency requirements.
· Experience maintaining websites or publishing statutory documents.
· Understanding of GDPR and information governance.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brancaster/Brancster Staithe. The role is WFH with the
exception of Parish Council Meetings – held in either Brancaster or Brancaster Staithe
Village Hall.
Pay: From £24,420.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brancaster
