Welcome to Staveley-in-Cartmel Parish Council

Vacancy – Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer

Staveley-in-Cartmel Parish Council have a vacancy for a part time Parish Clerk/Responsible Financial Officer. Working hours are flexible and are 157 a year. The role will involve working from home, except for the meetings on a Monday evening alternate months at Staveley-in-Cartmel Parish Hall. Salary is in line with NJC national salary agreements and is dependent on experience and qualifications, plus an annual £200 home working allowance.

The Clerk is responsible for managing the Council’s administration including preparing agendas and minutes, implementing decisions, complying with legislation, submitting updates for the website, updating the noticeboards, checking defibrillators and acting as the contact person for the Council. As Responsible Financial Officer the role includes preparing the annual budget and Precept submission, preparing regular financial reports and preparing and submitting the annual accounts for audit. The position also includes acting as Clerk for a small local charity. The role would suit an experienced Clerk who is looking for additional hours or an individual with suitable skills willing to undertake training. The Parish includes Ayside, Barber Green, Newby Bridge and Staveley-in-Cartmel.

Applications/enquiries should be submitted by email to the Parish Clerk.

Defibrillators

The Parish Council has installed 2 defibrillators around the area for use by the public in case of cardiac arrest (heart attacks) and there are 2 other defibrillators in or near the Parish. In the event of an emergency, please dial 999 and ask for an ambulance before you do anything else. Please familiarise yourself with the defibrillator locations, all defibrillators are available 24/7.

• Phone box opposite Laburnam Cottage, Staveley-in-Cartmel, Cumbria LA12 8NH
• Newby Bridge Services (A590), Newbt Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8ND
• Fell Foot Park (A592), Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8NN
• Newton-in-Cartmel Village Hall, High Newton, Cumbria LA11 6JH
• Field Broughton Parish Rooms, Field Broughton, Cumbria LA11 6HW