NORFOLK PTS
BURNHAM MARKET PARISH COUNCIL
Burnham Market Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to assume the position of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
The role involves working 10 hours per week, flexibly, including attendance at the monthly Parish Council meetings (no meeting in August), with occasional extraordinary meetings as required.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Coordinating and participating in council meetings, drafting agendas, and recording minutes
Managing the Parish Council’s website to ensure its continued functionality and relevance
Maintaining and updating records and documents
Managing the allotments and records
Executing decisions made by the Council
Handling all incoming correspondence, including telephone calls, letters and emails
Maintain and update council files and documents
Disseminating pertinent information to Councillors
Serving as the accountable Financial Officer, overseeing and reporting on the Parish Council’s finances, including, annual budget preparation, invoice payments, VAT reclamation, and preparing accounts for annual audit, via Scribe accounting system.
Preparing quarterly financial reviews v budget
Compiling year-end accounts and collaborating with both internal and external auditors
Managing, monitoring, and reporting on grant and funding opportunities.
Acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Parish Council
Monitoring planning applications and distributing them to the Council
Coordinating with Borough and County Councillors
Providing advisory support to the Council
Attending training when required
The successful applicant should be suitably qualified (ideally with or be willing to obtain CiLCA – the Certificate in Local Council Administration) have exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal , ability to work independently and proactively, good IT and organisational skills.
The salary will be paid in line with NALC guidelines and according to experience. A pension scheme is in place.
Start date will be 14th of October 2024
Please send your CV and covering letter to: