Capel Parish Council, Surrey

Vacancy: Part-Time Parish Clerk

Capel Parish Council is seeking to appoint a motivated and organised individual to the role of Parish Clerk on a part-time basis.

Initially, the successful candidate will work alongside the current Clerk to ensure a smooth transition. The role will require the successful applicant to undertake training for the CiLCA (Certificate in Local Council Administration) qualification, with a view to assuming the position full-time in due course.  We see this as a fantastic career opportunity to work with an efficient and motivated local council.

Key Details:

• Hours: 30 hours per week (some evening work required to attend Parish Council meetings). The number of hours could be extended if the future workload increases
• Location: Capel, Surrey (with some flexibility for home working)

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration: Preparation of meeting agendas, public notices, minute-taking, and day-to-day management of Council business.
• Financial Management: Acting as the Council’s Responsible Financial Officer, managing budgets, accounts, expenditure and reporting to the Finance Committee chairman and the Auditor
• Communication and Liaison: Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, community groups, other local councils, Surrey Association of Local Councils (SALC), and District and County Council representatives.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensuring the Council meets all statutory obligations and operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Contract Management: Negotiation with and management of any suppliers who are employed by the parish council.

Essential Qualities:

• Good organisational and communication skills
• A high level of integrity and discretion
• Willingness to undertake training (including CiLCA)
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g. Word, Excel, email)

 To apply or request more information, please contact Jan (Clerk) or Chris (Chairman) 01306 712447 or by email to clerk@capel-pc.gov.uk

Housing Needs Survey for

Capel Parish Council

for inclusion in the Neighbourhood Plan

Survey runs from Monday 8 July

to Monday 5 August 2024

Do you want to downsize, are you currently living at home with parents and want your own home, or do you need alternative accommodation?

Do you know people who wish to return to the Parish?

Do you have friends currently working in the Parish, but they live elsewhere and would prefer to live closer to their employment?

Perhaps you have family members who have recently moved away because they were unable to afford to live in the Parish?

Work is continuing with the Capel Parish Neighbourhood Plan.  A crucial step is to understand the current and future levels of housing need in the Parish and to listen to your views on community facilities and transport and travel in the parish.  The data collected will be used to guide the policies within the Neighbourhood Plan.

Surrey Community Action is conducting independent research (a Charity that supports rural communities in Surrey).  Capel Parish Council and Mole Valley District Council have commissioned the survey.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6D7PP3

Or the questionnaire being sent to you and return it in the reply-paid envelope.

Alternatively, you can contact Rural Housing Enabler - Nicola Davidson - for more information nicolad@surreyca.org.uk