UTKINTON AND COTEBROOK PARISH COUNCIL

VACANCY

PART-TIME CLERK and RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER (RFO)

Utkinton and Cotebrook Parish Council, is seeking a part-time Clerk (average 4 hours per week). The Clerk manages the finances and correspondence of the Council and supports the 11 Parish Council Meetings per year.

The Clerk is the official point of contact for the Council and is responsible for carrying out the Council’s instructions, dealing with all correspondence (mainly e-mail plus some telephone and post), managing the council’s finances and keeping the books of account. Applicants will also be required to manage aspects of the Parish Council’s web site and can view the site at http://www.utkintonandcotebrook.com . The current precept is approximately £7,000 per year and the finances are quite simple and straightforward. In addition the Clerk will be responsible for managing the budgets and expenditure for the Utkinton and Cotebrook Neighbourhood Development Plan – this will be the subject of incremental reimbursement.

The Clerk will be required to work from home, apart from attending Council meetings. Applicants will need their own computer and would ideally have relevant previous experience, but full training can be given. Full Job Description and List of Duties will be provided.

Pay is at the approved rates commensurate with experience, and expenses are reimbursed in full.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, telephone Frank Tunney (the Chairman) on 07860 917446 or e-mail utkintonpc@gmail.com .

To apply please send a letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, skills and experience to:

Mr Frank Tunney

Utkinton and Cotebrook Parish Council

‘Long Meadow’, Tirley Lane

Utkinton

Tarporley

Cheshire

CW6 0JZ.