Key details
- Hours: 20 hours per week (part-time, permanent)
- Salary: £31,537 – £33,669 per annum full-time equivalent. As this is a 20-hour post, the actual salary is approximately £17,050 – £18,200 per year, paid pro-rata.
- Location: Mainly working from home, with attendance at meetings in Collingham. Flexitime.
- Essential commitment: Attendance at the monthly Parish Council meeting, held on the 4th Thursday of each month, is essential.
- Closing date: 1 July 2026
- Informal enquiries / more details: [email protected]
About the role
Collingham is a large and active Nottinghamshire village with a strong sense of community, a wide range of local groups, and a Parish Council committed to helping the village remain an attractive, well-managed and positive place to live.
The Parish Council is made up of residents with a broad range of experience and backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to supporting Collingham and serving the local community in a practical, constructive and non-political way.
We are looking for a capable, organised and community-minded person to take on this important role and work with the Council as we continue to deliver our statutory duties, support local initiatives and manage village assets and projects.
The role is varied and central to the effective running of the Parish Council.
Key responsibilities
- Organising, preparing for and attending Council and committee meetings. The full Council meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, and attendance at these meetings is an essential part of the role.
- Preparing agendas, reports and accurate minutes.
- Implementing Council decisions and helping to oversee projects.
- Managing the Council's finances and acting as Responsible Financial Officer.
- Managing correspondence, records, communication and file systems.
- Supervising staff and contractors where required.
- Providing clear advice to the Council and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, procedures and governance requirements.
- Leading and working closely with the Deputy Parish Clerk to deliver shared objectives.
About you
We are ideally looking for someone who has:
- Experience in a senior administrative role, ideally within local government, a parish or town council, or a comparable organisation.
- Strong written English, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and concise minutes, correspondence and reports.
- Good financial management skills, ideally with bookkeeping experience or qualifications. As a minimum, you should be confident using Excel to manage budgets and produce reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, email management and electronic file storage.
- Knowledge of WordPress (beneficial).
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence dealing with councillors, residents, contractors, public bodies and community organisations.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage deadlines.
What we offer
- A permanent, part-time contract of 20 hours per week.
- A full induction and handover period.
- Flexibility to work mainly from home and organise much of your own time, around the essential monthly evening meeting.
- Training and professional development opportunities, including Council-funded support and time to work towards the CiLCA qualification.
- A collaborative, respectful and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to play an important role in the life of Collingham and work with a positive, community-focused Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, reliable and confident, and who would enjoy supporting the work of a busy and active Parish Council.
How to apply
Apply via Indeed, or contact [email protected] for an informal discussion or more details before applying. Closing date: 1 July 2026.
Pay: £31,537.00-£33,669.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newark-on-Trent NG23 7LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark-on-Trent NG23 7LB
