NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR PART TIME CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER
We are pleased to announce that Riston Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Clerk for 12 hours over 3 days per week, which encompasses the duties and responsibilities of Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
Riston Parish is a small rural community approximately 8 miles East of Beverley, East Yorkshire. It comprises the village of Long Riston and the hamlet of Arnold. There are 1037 residents and the precept is £11,465.
The Council usually meets once a month on the 1st Wednesday of a month at Riston Village Hall from 7pm, with the exception of January and August.
Further information about the Parish can be found on this website at www.ristonparish.org
The Councillors work together to improve the village and environs, and welcome applications from people who can implement the decisions of the Parish Council effectively, monitor and balance accounts and assist with advising Councillors when appropriate and undertaking research.
You should have a good standard of written English, experience of preparing accounts and administering meetings.
You should be a good communicator and attentive to detail.
You will also be responsible for populating this, the Council’s website (www.ristonparish.org) with statutory information for which training will be provided, if needed.
Preference will be given to those who have a CiLCA qualification, or those who are willing to work towards this.
The hours are flexible and the work is predominantly home-based but you will be required to attend all full Parish Council and Committee meetings in Long Riston village hall.
Hourly pay: the amount offered is £13 per hour, and we are open to negotiations depending on qualifications.
Annual Leave: You are entitled to 17 days per annum plus normal Bank Holidays.
For a friendly and informative chat, please contact
Rebecca Wilson (Chair) on 07960 517 112 or
email: ristonparishcouncil@gmail.com
Job description, person specification, and application form can be obtained by using the email above or viewed here: go to clerk job specification {pdf}
Please apply by sending your completed application form to: ristonparishcouncil@gmail.com