Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer presso Cornwall Council

Ludvan Parish Council 
Ludgvan, Cornwall 
Appointment of Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer 
A vacancy has occurred for a Clerk / Responsible Finance Officer to Ludgvan Parish Council to commence on or after 1 October 2025. 
The salary is based on 30 hours per week and will be calculated according to NALC’s guidelines. Salary will be within the scale SCP 24 – 28 and will be subject to qualification and experience. 
Other benefits: Ludgvan Parish Council is a member of the Cornwall Local Government Pension Scheme. Mileage is reclaimable at 0.45ppm. 
Attendance is required at monthly Council Meetings, also at meetings of committees and extraordinary council meetings which may be called as necessary. Apart from meetings, the post is currently a working from home arrangement. 
For this varied position candidates must have good computer literacy skills, have internet access and ideally should be CiLCA qualified or willing to confirm that they will complete this training within an agreed time period. Previous experience working as a Parish Clerk and/or knowledge of Local Government is desirable. Continuing professional development will be provided throughout the period of employment. 
The Clerk is responsible for preparing agendas, taking minutes, dealing with correspondence, liaising with contractors and local government officials, managing accounts and the financial obligations of the Council, organising audits, preparation of budgets, VAT returns, PAYE and the administration of the Parish Council website and publicity. The Parish Council is responsible for two cemeteries and two allotments sites, along with areas of public amenity space, and so the Clerk is also responsible for the administration of these. The Clerk ensures correct procedures are followed and advises the Parish Council to ensure that it acts within its powers. The ability to communicate well at all levels is essential. 
For a full job description, click on this link: Job Description 
and for the person specification, click on this link: Person Specification 
To apply, submit an Application Form, available from this link: Application Form 
CV’s may also be sent in, however only applications sent on the Parish Council’s application form will be considered. 
For further information, contact Louise Clifton (Clerk/RFO) on tel. 07928 813 653 or email: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 3 October 2025, 12 noon. 
(Interviews to be held the following week, likely on Wednesday 8 October, daytime, tbc)

Apply here

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. 

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: c/o 19 Carnhell Road, Gwinear, Hayle TR27 5LB

Contact detail: Louise Clifton

Email: [email protected]

Website: ludgvan-pc.gov.uk