Key responsibilities:

• Act as the Council’s Proper Officer and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations.

• Prepare agendas, reports and minutes for meetings of the Parish Council and ensure that decisions are implemented lawfully and efficiently.

• Provide professional advice and support to the Council on governance, policy, and procedural matters.

• Undertake correspondence on behalf of the Council and maintain effective liaison with residents, contractors, local authorities and other organisations.

• Manage the Council’s finances, including preparation of budgets, maintenance of financial records, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of year-end statements for audit.

• Administer the Council’s banking arrangements, payments, and receipts in accordance with Financial Regulations.

• Ensure that the Council’s policies, procedures and records are kept up to date and that statutory transparency requirements are met.

• Maintain the Council’s website and ensure publication of agendas, minutes and statutory documents.

• Act as the Council’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with GDPR.

Applications should include a covering letter outlining suitability for the position and a current CV. Please submit via email to clerk@brandeston-pc.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion or to request further information, please contact the Clerk on the above email address.