Bradenham Parish Council is seeking a dedicated and well-organised Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) to support its councillors and local community.

Bradenham is a small parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills National Landscape, within the Buckinghamshire Council area. The Parish Council plays an active role in representing the community, safeguarding its rural character, and ensuring that local services and projects are effectively delivered.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and financial skills who is keen to contribute to a small but committed parish council.

The Role
- Part-time appointment (312hrs/year; Approx. 6hrs/week)
- Salary in line with the NJC Local Government pay scales, depending on qualifications and
experience
- Home-based working with attendance required at parish meetings in Bradenham and
occasional meetings within the County.

Key Responsibilities
- Acting as the Council’s Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer- Preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence
- Advising councillors, supporting policy formation, and implementing decisions
- Managing the Council’s finances: accounts, audit, VAT, and risk assessments
- Handling invoices, payments, income collection, and correspondence
- Supporting the Parish Meeting and liaising with residents and organisations
- Attending training as required (CiLCA qualification desirable, or willingness to work towards it)

Essential Skills & Experience
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Strong financial and bookkeeping ability
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of local government procedures is desirable (training provided)

To Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to the Vice-Chairman of Bradenham PC through the Clerk:
clerkbradenhampc@gmail.com 

Closing date: 24th October 2025

Interviews: To be arranged at a mutually convenient time

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Clerk of Bradenham Parish

Council at: clerkbradenhampc@gmail.com

The Vice-Chairman is also available at
councilloroborn.bradenhampc@gmail.com .