BARNHAM AND EASTERGATE PARISH COUNCIL

CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER

Permanent Role – 37 hours per week £44,711-£47,754. Office based with some flexibility to workfrom home

Who we are

Barnham and Eastergate Parish is a large Parish in Arun District formed in 2019 following the successful merger of the former Barnham Parish Council and Eastergate Parish Council. The electoral role for the Parish is over 5500 and the precept for 2025/26 is £195,203.

The Parish Council is responsible for two Recreation Grounds, Eastergate Sports Pavilion, Eastergate

War Memorial, benches, notice boards and planters across the Parish. It also owns Barnham Community Hall which is operated by Barnham & Eastergate Community Trust under a ‘Licence to Operate’ and a Memorandum of Understanding between the organisations.

The Council has 13 Councillors and the Clerk has responsibility for the management of two Assistant Clerks. The Council holds public meetings of the Full Council and the Planning & Environment Commitee and has several Working Parties with specific Terms of Reference related to the Strategic Plan and other operations of the Council

Why we’re RecruiYng and what we’re looking for

The current Clerk & RFO has retired. The two Assistant Clerks are covering the role in the interim, but the Council have decided to expand the role and are looking to recruit a full time Clerk.

The ideal candidate will have been educated to A-level standard or can demonstrate a professional equivalent with particular emphasis on managerial skills. The candidate already holds CILCA (CerMficate in Local Council Administration) qualification or shows an interest to work towards it. In Addition, a good knowledge of local government organisation and procedures is essential.

You must have a detailed knowledge of Microsoft  products, demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, as well as being able to plan and manage workloads to meet deadlines. Previous meeting arrangement, including agenda seating, minute taking and reporting experience is essential.

In respect of the RFO position you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Parish Council. As a new system has been implemented from April 2025, full training and support will be provided for this element.

What does the role entail?

• Serving as the Proper Officer of the Council

• Ensuring all key policy and procedure documents are relevant and up-to-date

• Preparing agendas, minutes and reports for Full Council and other meetings

• Implementing Council decisions and resolutions

• Acling as the Responsible Finance Officer to deal with the financial activities of the Council

• Handling correspondence and maintaining the Council’s website

• Manage the two Assistant Clerks and litter picker employed by the Council

• Work closely with the Chair and all Councillors to plan and execute the Council’s aims and objectives within the statutory and regulatory requirements that govern the Council

• Help maintain a relationship between the Council and the Community Trust

What can we offer you:

37 hours per week based at the Parish Office in Barnham Community Hall (with flexibility to work at home on occasions)

A salary on the Local Government Payscale within in the LC35-LC38 scale range (£44,711-£47,754) dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata) + 8 Bank Holidays

If you think you’re the person for us, then please send an email to clerk@barnhamandeastergate-

pc.gov.uk to obtain further details together with an applicaMon form for compleMon as CVs will not

be accepted.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June 2025