Parish Clerk

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom seeks a Parish Clerk for 18 hours per week. This home-based role involves attending council meetings and managing clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ideally hold the CiLCA qualification or be willing to study for it. This position offers a competitive salary based on the Local Government Services Pay Agreement and is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Good standard of education required, ideally holding CiLCA or willingness to study for it.
• Experience in local government or related field is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Role involves attending Parish Council meetings monthly and additional committee meetings.
• Work is home-based with variable part-time hours.
• Manage clerical duties of the Parish Council effectively.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in local government or related field

Excellent IT skills

Education

Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)

Tools

Scribe accounting system

Job description

• Salary: £16.35 to £18.35 per hour negotiable
• Hours: 18 per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0528

Job Description

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Trimley St Mary Parish Council invites applications for a highly motivated and confident individual to take up the role of Parish Clerk for 18 hours per week.

The role is home‑based with attendance at Parish Council meetings 11 times per year on the first Monday evening of the month (except August) plus some additional council committee meetings.

Applicants should possess a good standard of education, ideally holding the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or be willing to undertake study towards this qualification. Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Scribe accounting system are preferable but training available. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. Experience in local government or a related field is desirable. Excellent IT skills and a willingness to embrace change are required.

The Council offers a competitive salary based on the Local Government Services Pay Agreement pay‑point 18‑24 and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Full job description, job specification and application form available on request.

Contact and Further Information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Job specification for essential and desirable skills (pdf). To find out more, please contact Nicky by email [e-mail].

It is not possible to call as I work part‑time variable hours.

How To Apply

Complete the application form (Word). Completed application to be returned to [e-mail] or by hard copy to The Clerk Job Application, 86 Meadowlands, Kirton, Trimley, IP10 0PP.

Closing date: 1 pm, 7 January 2026

Interview date: week commencing 26 January 2026

Interviews on successful sift.

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