We are looking for a motivated and conscientious person to be our Deputy Parish Clerk and Deputy RFO. You will be a member of the senior leadership team working with the elected members at modernising, strengthening its governance and preparing for the opportunities ahead
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across services. You will play a key role in helping to take the Council forward.
You will assist, support and deputise for the Parish Clerk in the effective management, administration and delivery of Council services and resources, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, governance requirements and Council policies.
You will undertake a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational duties and, in the absence of the Clerk, will carry out all statutory and delegated functions necessary for the lawful operation of the Council.
The Deputy Parish Clerk/RFO will be required to work from the Parish Office.
Post Title
Deputy Clerk/Deputy RFO
Grade
SCP 24-28 / £ 35,412 to £39,152 (pro rata)per year. (National Pay Award pending)
Hours of Work
20 hours per week - subject to flexible working time arrangements.
Holidays
You will receive 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 4 additional (statutory) days (27 days plus bank holidays). (pro-rata).This will rise to 26 after 5 years of service. (pro rata)
Location
Council Offices, Birstall Road, Birstall, LE4 4DH
How to apply
We are looking for a motivated and conscientious person to be our Deputy Parish Clerk and Deputy RFO. You will be a member of the senior leadership team working with the elected members at modernising, strengthening its governance and preparing for the opportunities ahead
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across services. You will play a key role in helping to take the Council forward.
You will assist, support and deputise for the Parish Clerk in the effective management, administration and delivery of Council services and resources, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, governance requirements and Council policies.
You will undertake a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational duties and, in the absence of the Clerk, will carry out all statutory and delegated functions necessary for the lawful operation of the Council.
The Deputy Parish Clerk/RFO will be required to work from the Parish Office.
Post Title
Deputy Clerk/Deputy RFO
Grade
SCP 24-28 / £ 35,412 to £39,152 (pro rata)per year. (National Pay Award pending)
Hours of Work
20 hours per week - subject to flexible working time arrangements.
Holidays
You will receive 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 4 additional (statutory) days (27 days plus bank holidays). (pro-rata).This will rise to 26 after 5 years of service. (pro rata)
Location
Council Offices, Birstall Road, Birstall, LE4 4DH
How to apply
The Application Pack with further details about the job and the application form are available from Council Offices, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DH, Mo-Th 9.00-14.00.
Or by emailing admin@birstallpc.org.uk.
Details are also available on our website https://www.birstallparishcouncil.org.uk/staff-vacancies
Please forward your completed application, in confidence, by email to the Parish Clerk/RFO: admin@birstallpc.org.uk.
The closing date is Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 23.59.
We are hoping to inform applicants who have been shortlisted for interview by Friday 02 October.
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