Assistant Clerk Rotherham, England
Job description
Job description
Overall Responsibilities
To report to and support the role of the Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer in all aspects of administration and financial support. To represent positively and promote the Council and its work in all dealings, both internal and external.
Specific Responsibilities
1. Communication
· Prepare content for the local bi-monthly magazine and the Rother Vale Bulletin
· Assist with maintaining the Council website, Facebook page and the noticeboards content
2. Meetings
· To prepare documents for meetings such as policies, correspondence and relevant briefings.
· Support the Clerk in dealing with all matters arising before and after Council meetings.
· To attend Council meetings and take minutes in the absence of the Clerk
· Ensure venues are booked for Council meetings, and invitations are sent
· Act as a representative for the Council as required at a variety of meetings
3. Other duties
· In conjunction with the clerk complete grant funding applications
· Update accounts onto the accountancy software, run the relevant reports and VAT returns to HMRC
· Administer the Council’s business in the absence of the Clerk;
· Induct new councillors
· Ensure any required event management plans, risk assessments, health & safety documentation, are in place and fit for purpose for each event as necessary for community events
· Support and attend community events
· Assist with Hall Room Hire (when it comes online)
· Any other duties the clerk sees fit
· Undertake training as may be required
The job description, person specification and the application form are available on the website - www.waverley-cc.gov.uk/news/2023/09/assistant-clerk-vacancy1 . Applications are invited by completing the application form. These should be sent to Rachel Graham, at [email protected]. Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss the post or seek additional information by emailing the Clerk and requesting a call back.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.28-£13.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rotherham
Application deadline: 02/10/2023
Reference ID: Assistant Clerk
