Vacancy for Clerk to Foston Parish Council
Published: 02 July 2025
Vacancy for Clerk to
Foston Parish Coun
Foston Parish Council seeks a permanent Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer. This post is part-time involving 4 hours per week on average; this includes seven evening meetings per year.
The successful candidate will:
Be responsible for the administration of the Parish Council including the management and preparation of formal agendas, minutes, correspondence, financial administration and financial records.
Preferably have some previous administrative or local government experience. The CiLCA qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, but support would be given to a candidate willing to study for this.
Be computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Office, along with book-keeping skills
Be prepared to work on a flexible basis from home and attend seven Parish Council meetings throughout the year
Be subject to a mutual probation period of 6 months.
Foston Parish Council is a small, vibrant village, (electoral role of 450, precept £14,5000) close to Grantham. The Parish Council manages a children’s’ playground and playing fields only.
The Salary will be as per the National Association of Local Councils Salary Scale commensurate with experience; LC1 SCP 18-22 (£30,559 -£32,654) Pro Rata
For more information or an informal chat, please contact:
the clerk via e-mail: clerk@fostonpc-lincs.uk or Cllr Richard Litchfield – Chairman 07838 735487 / richard.litchfield@icloud.com
Please apply in writing or by email, (including your CV) and return to:
Cllr Richard Litchfield,
Chairman Foston Parish Council
Minden House
Foston
GRANTHAM
NG32 2LD
Email: richard.litchfield@icloud.com
Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025 – 17:00
Notice of Vacancy
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