Deputy Clerk/Deputy RFO


Company:	Birstall Parish Council
Salary:	£35,412 - £39,152
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Birstall, LE4 4DH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and conscientious person to be our Deputy Parish Clerk and RFO. You will be a member of the senior leadership team working with the elected members at modernising, strengthening its governance and preparing for the opportunities ahead

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across services. You will play a key role in helping to take the Council forward.

You will assist, support and deputise for the Parish Clerk in the effective management, administration and delivery of Council services and resources, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, governance requirements and Council policies.

You will undertake a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational duties and, in the absence of the Clerk, will carry out all statutory and delegated functions necessary for the lawful operation of the Council.

The Deputy Parish Clerk/RFO will be required to work from the Parish Office.

Further information is available in our recruitment pack available from our website. Only applications made on a Birstall Parish Council application form will be considered.

How to apply

Please read all of the Application Pack prior to completing your application and explain why you are interested in the position, and what relevant skills and experience you have, addressing skills, experience, personal qualities as mentioned in the Job Description and Person Specification.

The application form should be completed in full; shortlisting will be based on the information provided. Please note that the Council will only consider CVs if accompanied by a completed application form.

Application Form: Birstall Parish Council

Please forward your completed application, in confidence, by email to the Parish Clerk/RFO: admin@birstallpc.org.uk.

Alternatively you can post the forms marked Private and

Confidential to The Parish Clerk, Birstall Parish Council, Council Offices, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DH

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