Details:
- Salary: £25 - 35 - Hour
- Location: South East
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a Town Council in Surrey who are seeking an experienced Locum Town Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to support the organisation during a busy period. This is a full-time interim assignment, offering the opportunity to play a key role in the management and governance of the Council while supporting elected members and ensuring the smooth delivery of council services.
Requirements of the Position
· Previous experience working as a Town Clerk, Parish Clerk, Deputy Clerk or Responsible Financial Officer within a Town, Parish or Community Council.
· Strong understanding of local council governance, committee administration and statutory responsibilities.
· Experience preparing agendas, attending council meetings and producing accurate minutes.
· Ability to provide governance advice to elected members and ensure compliance with legislation, standing orders and financial regulations.
· Experience managing budgets, precepts and council finances would be highly desirable.
· Relevant qualifications such as CiLCA would be advantageous but are not essential.
Contract Details
· Full-time locum assignment (37 hours per week).
· Initial 3-6 month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
· Surrey-based Council.
· Hybrid working arrangement available.
· Competitive day rate dependent on experience.
· Immediate start available, although short notice periods can be accommodated.
· Interviews scheduled on a rolling basis