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Parish Clerk & RFO Stockbridge Parish Council

Job Location: Stockbridge Town Hall, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
£15 per hour
  • • Part Time
  • • Permanent
  • • Work from home
Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025, 9:30am
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Stockbridge Parish Council - Vacancy for Parish Clerk & RFO

Stockbridge Parish Council is seeking a dedicated and organised individual to fill the role of Parish Clerk. The Parish Clerk serves as the essential link between the village community and the Parish Council, fulfilling statutory duties as the Proper Officer of the Council. This role ensures legal compliance and provides vital administrative support, including managing paperwork, preparing for meetings, implementing decisions, and advising the Council on policy and financial matters.

About Stockbridge: Nestled in the heart of the Test Valley, Stockbridge is renowned for its fly fishing on the River Test and its appeal as a tourist destination. Officially a town on the A30, Stockbridge boasts approximately 300 residences with 511 individuals on the electoral roll. The thriving high street features a variety of shops, cafes, coffee houses, pubs, and restaurants, along with the Grosvenor Hotel, a doctors' surgery, and fire and police stations. The recreation ground includes a children's play area, and Stockbridge Primary and Pre-school is at full capacity. The Parish Council owns and manages several parcels of land, including Stockbridge Cemetery.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the first point of contact between the community and the Parish Council.
  • Ensure legal compliance and provide administrative support.
  • Manage paperwork, prepare for meetings, implement decisions, and advise on policy and financial matters.
  • Attend monthly Parish Council meetings and other occasional meetings, primarily in Stockbridge.

Council Composition: The Parish Council consists of ten councillors (currently with two vacancies) and meets eleven times a year.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily home-based, with required attendance at SPC meetings at Stockbridge Town Hall and other occasional meetings in Stockbridge.
  • Contracted for 40 hours per month, with flexibility around meeting attendance.
  • Additional hours, if any, can be compensated with TOIL or overtime, subject to approval.

Salary: £15.00 per hour

For a full job description, please visit Local Council Opportunities | HALC

or contact the Chair of the Parish Council, Derek Halle

derek@stockbridgeparishcouncil.org.uk

Job Description

Contact Information

Chair - Derek Halle

Find Stockbridge Parish Council

Stockbridge Town Hall, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE

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Additional Information

The Parish Clerk works on a part time basis. Therefore there may be a delay in responding to your communication. However, we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.