Job Introduction
Barrowby Parish Council seeks a new Clerk to advance council and oversee the delivery of projects to enhance its sense of community for its 2,000+ residents. Barrowby is a rural village with a growing community that sits circa 2.5miles east of Grantham in Lincolnshire. Council is keen to move forward by shaping its vision through the development and delivery of a business plan. Having the right clerk in place will be crucial to delivering on the council’s vision.
In the perfect world, council would be seeking a CiLCA qualified clerk, but the perfect world isn’t the current reality within the clerking sector. That is why it welcomes expressions of interest from other applicants who are willing to flex and grow with council. You may have experience of working in a local authority/public service environment or have private sector experience where multi-tasking, working to legal deadlines and being highly organised and methodical is a given.
To aid potential applicants from outside the sector, a job description and person specification underpin this advertisement as the role is responsible for the statutory and legal duties of council: https://barrowbyparishcouncil.org.uk/parish-clerk-vacancy/
There is already resilience within the staffing structure as the clerk will be supported by the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO), an assistant clerk, a caretaker and a litter picker. There are eleven seats at council, with one councillor vacancy. Next year’s precept has been set at £68,500 with circa £55,000 of income from its assets and grant awards. The council is responsible for, and directly manages a sports pavilion and sports field, the Reading Room, a burial ground, allotments and two play areas. The RFO and assistant clerk currently oversee three of the council’s five committees.
You will be joining council at a key stage in its progression. Therefore, it is open to suggestions on how to make this opportunity work for all, as you, will be central in shaping the role and the council’s future staffing structure.
The Council adheres to ‘Green Book’ terms and conditions as incorporated within the National Association of Local Councils and Society of Local Council Clerks contract of employment.
Hours: 18 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
Location: Working from home or hybrid working arrangement.
Pension: NEST pension.
Further information relating to the parish can be found on the Parish Council’s website: https://barrowbyparishcouncil.org.uk/ . If you wish to have an informal chat in advance of submitting your application, please call the locum clerk on 07710 087124.
You can apply by completing and sending the accompanying application form to the locum clerk, Sharon Pyke via email: clerk@barrowbyparishcouncil.gov.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 23 March 2025. Applications will be acknowledged with interviews taking place as soon as possible after the closing date.