Deputy Clerk – Hellesdon Parish Council

A new opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Clerk to Hellesdon Parish Council. We are looking for someone with strong financial knowledge who is a good team player, takes pride in their own work and enjoys working with members of the public. Knowledge of working within a local authority or voluntary sector organisation would be preferred, but full training will be given to the right candidate.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Preparation for council/committee meetings
• Deputising for the Clerkto the Council
• Serving of council / committee meetings
• Check all invoices received for the council
• Inputting of receipts and payments
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budget
• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Polite and courteous customer service
• Understanding the running of community facilities
• Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Parish Assets
• Regular finance reports
• Writing reports and information provision for councillors
• Updating of the website and social media
• Line
• Project work and obtaining best value for the council
• Driving licence essential

Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week)

Pay: SCP 18 (currently £31,537 per annum – with 2026 pay award pending) – SCP 25 (currently £36,363)

Location:
Diamond Jubilee Lodge (but would be expected to travel locally) This is an office based role.

For an informal discussion concerning the role please contact Jonathan Hall Clerk to the Council on  For further information and an application form, please visit our website at  or email

CLOSING DATE:
Friday 20th February (midday)

INTERVIEWS:
To be held week commencing 2 nd March 2026