Michaelstow Parish Council

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New Clerk Sought: As of 15th June 2025 Michaelstow Parish Council is advertising for a new parish clerk for 4 hours per week, preferably reasonaby local to Michaelstow, Cornwall, UK.

A Parish Clerk is essentially a local government employee who supports the Parish Council in its daily operations, acting as an advisor, administrator, and often the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). They ensure the council functions effectively, legally, and according to established policies.

The clerk should understand how a parish council operates, how meetings are conducted, how responsibilities are allocated and how to manage council activities and finances effectively, including preparation of the end of year accounts.

What qualifications do I need to be a parish clerk?

CiLCA has been tailored to meet the occupational standards for clerks and chief officers of a parish or town council. The Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Community Governance is a professional qualification available to all parish and town council councillors, county officers and staff.

Starting salary for Clerk & RFO to Michaelstow Parish is negotiable in the region of £18.00 per hour dependant upon experience, education and qualification.

Contract for Michaelstow Parish Clerk with Job Description is on the link below. Please contact the current Parish Clerk using the contact page on this website for further information. Closing date for application 4th July 2025.

http://www.parish-council.com/michaelstow/documents/core-documents/s-w-model-contract-michaelstow.pdf

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