🌿 Join Banwy Community Council as Clerk & Financially Responsibly Officer 🌿
Are you organised, community-minded, and looking for a meaningful role? Banwy Community Council is seeking a Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to support our work serving the local community.
📍 Location: Banwy Community (flexible working and working from home)
🕒 Hours: Part Time 15 hours per month
💼 Salary: Dependant on experience (Local Government Service scale LC1 SCP 7-17)
📅 Closing date: 26/09/2025 interview week commencing 29/09/2025
📝 About the role
As Clerk, you will be central to the Council’s operations—ensuring effective administration, sound financial management, and strong community engagement. You will work closely with councillors, residents, and local organisations to support decision-making and deliver valued services.
This is a flexible and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values public service, and wants to contribute to community wellbeing.
🔍 What will you be doing?
- Financial Management: Prepare budgets, manage payroll and pensions, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure Council activities comply with the law, prepare agendas and minutes, and advise on procedures.
- Administration: Maintain records, manage correspondence, and support the Council’s digital presence.
- Community Engagement: Be a friendly point of contact for residents, promote Council initiatives, and support local events.
✅ What we are looking for
Essential:
- Experience in financial management and reporting
- Knowledge of governance and compliance
- Strong administrative and IT skills
Desirable:
- Experience in local government or community setting
- CiLCA qualification (or willingness to obtain it)
- Welsh language skills (not essential)
Personal Attributes:
- Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communicator—written and verbal
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, friendly, and community-focused
🌟 Why join us?
- Work that makes a real difference
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive and welcoming team
📩 Interested?
For more information or to apply here or email banwyclerc@gmail.com.
We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you have experience or are seeking a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!