Parish Council Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

• Laxfield Parish Council
• Address: Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 8DY
• Salary: £33,143 per annum (pro rata), £17.18 per hour, expenses paid and laptop and mobile provided
• Hours: 15 hours per week, worked on a flexible basis, mainly from home
• Contract: Permanent, anticipated to start by November 2026, but an earlier start is available
• Reference: 0906

A vacancy exists to appoint a Parish Clerk and RFO (Responsible Financial Officer) for Laxfield Parish Council in Mid-Suffolk.

It’s an exciting opportunity for an efficient and friendly person to work with a pro-active group of councillors, to help support the delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan and make things happen within Laxfield.

The Clerk is the Proper Officer of the Council and, working from home, is responsible for preparing financial statements, budgeting, producing agendas, recording minutes, keeping financial records, budget monitoring, offering legal advice, updating policies and procedures, and executing the decisions made by councillors. There are other duties associated with the running of the cemeteries, recreation ground, play area, roads and footpaths.

Attendance at parish council meetings is mandatory and these take place at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month excluding August and December. Attendance is also required at a number of other working groups and committees.

As the successful applicant, you will have excellent organisational, communication, IT Skills and be a team player. Previous knowledge is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

It is anticipated that, as the successful candidate, you will start by November 2026, and a comprehensive handover can be given by the current clerk. The current clerk will also help prepare financial budget setting information for 2027/28, for the new clerk to feed into the annual Finance Committee, which takes place in December.

To find out more

For more information, please read the Job Description (pdf).

If you want to find out more, please do contact Peter Lowe, current Parish Clerk and RFO, by calling 07711 822503.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and a Covering Letter to Peter Lowe, by email to [email protected]

Closing date: 9.00 am, 25 September 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.