Deputy Clerk

Norfolkalc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Deputy Clerk to manage council meetings and financial operations. Candidates should have strong financial knowledge and be a good team player. Full training is available for the right candidate. The role demands courteous customer service and may involve managing admin staff. This is a full-time office-based role with a salary range from £31,537 to £36,363 depending on experience. Please apply before February 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a local authority or voluntary sector organization preferred.
• Driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for council/committee meetings.
• Deputising for the Clerk to the Council.
• Serving of council / committee meetings.
• Check all invoices received for the council.
• Inputting of receipts and payments.
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budget.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Understanding the running of community facilities.
• Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Parish Assets.
• Regular finance reports.
• Writing reports and information provision for councillors.
• Updating of the website and social media.
• Line management of admin staff.
• Project work and obtaining best value for the council.

Skills

Strong financial knowledge

Team player

Polite and courteous customer service

Line management skills

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council. We are looking for someone with strong financial knowledge who is a good team player, takes pride in their own work and enjoys working with members of the public. Knowledge of working within a local authority or voluntary sector organisation would be preferred, but full training will be given to the right candidate.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Preparation for council/committee meetings
• Deputising for the Clerk to the Council
• Serving of council / committee meetings
• Check all invoices received for the council
• Inputting of receipts and payments
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budget
• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Polite and courteous customer service
• Understanding the running of community facilities
• Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Parish Assets
• Regular finance reports
• Writing reports and information provision for councillors
• Updating of the website and social media
• Line management of admin staff
• Project work and obtaining best value for the council
• Driving licence essential

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Pay: SCP 18 (currently £31,537 per annum – with 2026 pay award pending) – SCP 25 (currently £36,363)

Location: Diamond Jubilee Lodge (but would be expected to travel locally) This is an office based role.

For an informal discussion concerning the role please contact Jonathan Hall Clerk to the Council on 01603 301751. For further information and an application form, please visit our website at www.hellesdon-pc.gov.uk or email [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th February (midday)

INTERVIEWS: To be held week commencing 2 nd March 2026