Jobs
Please see below jobs listing for clerks and staff for Parish and Town Councils.
All information is provided by the councils and applicants should contact them directly.
CLERK refers to the role of Parish Clerk.
RFO refers to the role of Responsible Finance Officer.
Where these two roles are combined, the title of the job reads 'CLERK/RFO'.
Southwell Town Council
Clerk/RFO
Name of contact at council: Abigail Brackenbury
Council address: The Old Courthouse
Contact email: deputyclerk@southwell-tc.gov.uk
Contact phone number: 07714241911
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Southwell, a town of around 8,000 residents with a thriving retail centre, key tourist attractions and Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Campus, is seeking an experienced Clerk to serve as its Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer. The role supports elected members, ensures lawful operations, leads a team of eight staff, and manages a £400,000 budget. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, implementing Council decisions and identifying external funding opportunities.
Applicants should show strong leadership, strategic thinking, project management ability and confidence with technology. CiLCA and experience in local government or the charity sector are desirable. We welcome organised, community-minded applicants.
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Hours: up to 37 hours – largely office based and with flexibility, to enable cover for some evening meetings.
Salary: NJC levels LC3 scale 33-36 pro rata (±£43-£46,000 pa), plus support with training, excellent holiday allocation and pension contributions.
Application form and details are available from deputyclerk@southwell-tc.gov.uk or Southwell Town Council, the Old Courthouse, The Burgage, Southwell, NG25 0EP. Application form, covering letter and CV to be sent by email to recruitment@southwell-tc.gov.uk Interviews to be held w/c 19 January 2026.
Closing Date: 12-Jan-2026
Pay scale or hourly rate: NJC 33-36