Job Vacancies & Jobs Wanted
If your council has a vacancy or anticipates having a vacancy OALC has a number of resources which can assist your council:
- A template for the advert to ensure your council provides all the necessary information including a job and person specification
- Information on salary scales
- A step by step guide to recruitment
- The NALC/SLCC Model Contract is very out of date, we offer a more up to date generic contract written by our HR/Employment consultant
- NALC publication Being a Good Employer (in members area of the website)
- Access to OALC HR/Employment consultant for advice or an independent job evaluation (chargeable service) which we would advise if your current clerk has been in post some years
- Library of employment briefings (in members area of the website)
If your council would like to advertise a vacancy please contact OALC - info@oalc.org.uk
There is no charge to member councils if they wish to advertise vacancies here on our website and in our monthly Update.
Berrick Salome Parish Council - Clerk
Posted: 10th July 2025, 12:51 PM
The Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to take on the role as Clerk to the Council.
You will be mainly working from home and the Council will provide you with a laptop for Council business. You will also be required to attend Council meetings and the Annual Parish Meeting. General Council meetings take place on the second Thursday of every other month from January. Occasionally Extraordinary meetings are necessary where it is necessary to discuss business at short notice. Meetings are held in the Berrick and Roke Village Hall.
This is a part-time role with an average of 6 hours per week including attendance at meetings, however workload is variable.
Your salary will depend on experience. It is within the NJC salary scale range SCP7 - SCP12 (£13.26 - £14.36 per hour).
Main duties include:
- acting as advisor to the Chair and council, keeping track of regulations and changes to governance
- creating agendas alongside the Chair
- minute taking, and managing the correspondence and filing.
A detailed job description is available on request.
The qualities we are looking for are:
- A high standard of oral and written communication skills, be capable of working independently, prioritising work and have the ability and flexibility to deal with a range of issues.
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office software (particularly Excel, One Drive, Outlook and Word).
- Experience as a Parish Clerk would be helpful but training will be given to someone who is keen to take on this role.
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in this position, or require further details, contact Councillor Andy Batt on councillorbatt@berricksalome-pc.gov.uk .
Cuddesdon and Denton Parish Council - Clerk and RFO
Posted: 10th July 2025, 12:51 PM
CUDDESDON AND DENTON PARISH COUNCIL
VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK
The Parish Council is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer.
The post is part time, averaging five hours per week, working mainly from home. The hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings.
The salary is within the NJC salary scale range SCP13 - SCP23 (£13.97 - £16.67 per hour). Actual salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
The Clerk should be available to attend Council meetings which are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.
The successful applicant must be IT literate. Computer equipment will be supplied.
The Clerk stores Council equipment and files securely at their home address.
Duties will include acting as advisor to the council, minute taking, and managing the correspondence and filing. The Clerk is also responsible for maintenance of the village website.
The role of Responsible Financial Officer includes management of the Council’s financial affairs, including the accounts, payments and receipts, and managing the financial records.
The Parish Council would prefer the successful applicant to take on the roles of both Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.
Training is available where appropriate.
The starting date will be agreed between the successful candidate and the Council.
An application form, job specification and contract of employment are available from the Parish Clerk at cuddesdon.dentonpc@gmail .com
Aston, Cote, Shifford & Chimney Parish Council - Clerk
Posted: 10th July 2025, 12:50 PM
Appointment of a Clerk to the Parish Council
Part time – 13.3 hours per month
£14.60 to 15.84 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience, plus an allowance for home working as set by HMRC.
The Parish Council is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Parish Council who will ensure that all statutory provisions relating to the Council are observed.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent communicator
- Be self-motivated and have a flexible attitude
- Be well-organised, able to deal with a wide range of situations and demands, and able to meet strict deadlines
- Have experience of administering meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes
- Have experience of preparing and monitoring a budget
- Have good office IT skills including MS Word and Excel
- Preferably have knowledge of the workings of Local Government or a public body
The post requires the clerk to work from home and to attend evening meetings and occasional other meetings/events.
If not already qualified (CILCA) the candidate will be expected to undertake training to qualify as a ‘Proper Officer’. This training is provided by the Society of Council Clerks (SLCC) and the Parish Council will pay for the courses and the membership.
For further information about how to apply please download the Recruitment Pack from the Parish Council website (www.astonoxon-pc.gov.uk) or email clerk@astonoxon-pc.gov.uk.
Closing Date for applications: 25th July 2025 at 5pm.
Interview Date: W/C 4th August (date and time by negotiation).
Required Start Date: 1st September 2025.
Eynsham Parish Council - RFO
Posted: 10th July 2025, 8:39 AM
Eynsham Parish Council requires a part time (10 hours per week) Responsible Finance Officer
Salary Scale LC2 (SCP 24-28) £34,314 - £37,938 pro rata plus, LGPS pension.
Eynsham Parish Council is looking to appoint a new Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) to support the council in its financial management and delivery of services and improvements for the community of Eynsham.
This is a flexible role, with the potential to be office or home based, and includes occasional attendance at evening meetings.
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025 @ 5.00pm
*Please note, depending on the volume of applications received, this vacancy may close early.
* Interviews are scheduled to take place between 13-15th August.
For further details or an informal chat, please visit www. eynsham-pc.gov.uk or contact Michelle Legg (Clerk) on 07956901622 or email epc.clerk@eynsham-pc.gov.uk
Wallingford Town Council - Assets and Facilities Officer
Posted: 19th June 2025, 12:36 PM
37 HOURS PER WEEK TO INCLUDE SOME EVENING AND WEEKENDS
SALARY £36,124 SPC 26
Could you be our Assets and Facilities Officer?
You will be working with a dynamic Town Council with a very interesting portfolio of assets and facilities. Being a historic town, you will be working with external stake holders such as Historic England, Sports England and the Earth Trust.
This is an exciting time to join as there are many projects to be involved with and see to fruition.
For an informal discussion, please contact our Locum Clerk/RFO by email: townclerk2@wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Phone: 07725866739
Closing date noon on Friday 1st August 2025
Details: 8a Castle Street, OX10 8DL 01491 835373