Assistant Parish Clerk
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,403 to £28,598 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Depending on qualifications and experience |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gobowen, Oswestry |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | APC0226 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the part time post of Assistant Clerk to Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council. The post is a 12 month fixed term contract for 15 hours per week. The postholder will be required to attend evening meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month, and occasional community events usually held at the weekend.
Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council is the first tier of local government, providing a range of community assets and services including a community building, playing field, allotments, parish magazine, streetlights and a cemetery.
Working closely with the Parish Clerk, this is a varied and rewarding role making a difference to our community.
The successful applicant should be computer literate. First class organisation, communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team. Previous local government experience is desirable but not essential.
Applications must be made using our application form which can be downloaded at www.selattyngobowen-pc.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies/. CVs are not accepted.
Job Purpose
To provide professional and reliable support to the Parish Clerk and Councillors.
To ensure the smooth running of services within the Council and provide a proactive support to the administrative needs of the Council.
Main Duties
To assist the Clerk to ensure that legal, statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
To assist in monitoring correspondence in and out of the Parish Council and act on tasks required as they arise.
To deal with routine enquiries from the public.
Council Meeting Support
To assist in ensuring that members receive all relevant correspondence in preparation for meetings.
To assist in ensuring that agendas and minutes are published on relevant places of notice within the legal timeframes.
To act as cover, when necessary, for the Clerk in their absence at council meetings by taking the minutes of those meetings.
General Support
To place orders for equipment and stationery and maintain
To maintain an effective filing system recording council records and procedures.
To support the day-to-day management of assets and facilities including the cemetery, allotments and pavilion.
To prepare the parish magazine.
To support with the management and development of the Council’s website and social media.
To help organise civic events and other celebration events.
To assist in the delivery of council business.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks on a weekly basis as determined by your own activities and as required by the Clerk.
Skills and Experience - Essential
* GSCSE C and above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Working with the public
* Computer literate with experience of Word, Outlook and Excel spreadsheets
* Good interpersonal skills
* Calm, polite and patient,
* Ability to work on their own and to prioritise and plan
* Self Motivated
* Own transport
Skills and Experience - Desirable
* Knowledge of Scribe Accounts package
* Local Government Experience
* Working with volunteers
* Minute taking
* Report writing
* Social Media knowledge
* Communications design
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th March 2026
Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council is the first tier of local government, providing a range of community assets and services including a community building, playing field, allotments, parish magazine, streetlights and a cemetery.
Working closely with the Parish Clerk, this is a varied and rewarding role making a difference to our community.
The successful applicant should be computer literate. First class organisation, communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team. Previous local government experience is desirable but not essential.
Applications must be made using our application form which can be downloaded at www.selattyngobowen-pc.gov.uk/your-council/vacancies/. CVs are not accepted.
Job Purpose
To provide professional and reliable support to the Parish Clerk and Councillors.
To ensure the smooth running of services within the Council and provide a proactive support to the administrative needs of the Council.
Main Duties
To assist the Clerk to ensure that legal, statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
To assist in monitoring correspondence in and out of the Parish Council and act on tasks required as they arise.
To deal with routine enquiries from the public.
Council Meeting Support
To assist in ensuring that members receive all relevant correspondence in preparation for meetings.
To assist in ensuring that agendas and minutes are published on relevant places of notice within the legal timeframes.
To act as cover, when necessary, for the Clerk in their absence at council meetings by taking the minutes of those meetings.
General Support
To place orders for equipment and stationery and maintain
To maintain an effective filing system recording council records and procedures.
To support the day-to-day management of assets and facilities including the cemetery, allotments and pavilion.
To prepare the parish magazine.
To support with the management and development of the Council’s website and social media.
To help organise civic events and other celebration events.
To assist in the delivery of council business.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks on a weekly basis as determined by your own activities and as required by the Clerk.
Skills and Experience - Essential
* GSCSE C and above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Working with the public
* Computer literate with experience of Word, Outlook and Excel spreadsheets
* Good interpersonal skills
* Calm, polite and patient,
* Ability to work on their own and to prioritise and plan
* Self Motivated
* Own transport
Skills and Experience - Desirable
* Knowledge of Scribe Accounts package
* Local Government Experience
* Working with volunteers
* Minute taking
* Report writing
* Social Media knowledge
* Communications design
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th March 2026