Parish Council Vacancies
Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO)
There is a vacancy for the position of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
Please find information about the role and how to apply below.
Flaxton Parish Council – Ryedale District, North Yorkshire
Flaxton Parish Council is an active Council that seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).
The post is part time, 3.75 hours per week. Working mainly from home, the hours of work are flexible except for attendance at meetings.
Salary will be based on the National Association of Local Councils pay scale and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The candidate must be IT literate; computer equipment is supplied if required. Must be able to store Council equipment and files securely at their home address and be available to attend Council meetings in the evening of the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm. The Council is flexible and, should this be unachievable, an alternative weekday evening could be adopted subject to availability of the Village Hall.
Duties will include acting as adviser to the Council, minute taking, and compilation of correspondence, filing, administration of the Council elements of the Parish website, and financial accounting as the RFO for the Council.
Prior relevant experience is an advantage but training in all aspects of local government administration, leading to CiLCA qualification will be provided as necessary.
Local knowledge is an advantage. Flaxton is a small community, and most of the work relates to local issues. More information about the Flaxton community and the work of the council can be found on the parish website at www.flaxtonpc.org.uk.
Starting date ASAP.
The application form, job specification and personal specification are available from:
Flaxton Parish Council,
Closing date for applications – 20th June 2026
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