Deputy Clerk Vacancy – Hassocks Parish Council

Vacancy:                     Deputy Clerk

Hours:                         37 hours

Pay scale:                   SCP 25 -32     £33,945 – £40,221 depending on experience and qualifications (pay award pending)

Pension:                      LGPS pension scheme

Based at the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8QH


Are you passionate about contributing to the wellbeing of our vibrant community?

Would you enjoy working in an attractive location within the Parish owned Adastra Park setting?

Are you able to reconcile the regular functions of the role with a variety of different tasks and projects, so that no day is the same?

Would you like to play a key role in maintaining one of our central aims which is to ensure that Hassocks continues to be a great place to live, work and visit?

Serving a population of 8,500 people, Hassocks is a successful and active Parish Council nestled at the base of the South Downs.

Councillors are seeking a highly motivated individual with the confidence and skills to support the Clerk in all his/her accountabilities for the smooth running of the Council.

You will have the interpersonal skills to interact with Councillors and with a wide range of individuals from the local and wider communities.

You will be community oriented, have good verbal and written communication skills, be computer literate, have the ability to work on your own initiative and also work well as part of a team. Strong financial management and organisational skills are required together with a positive and proactive outlook.

Ideally you will have an ILCA qualification but most importantly, we would expect your commitment to continuing professional development.

Hassocks PC Deputy Clerk – Job description

Hassocks PC Deputy Clerk – Person Specification

If you would like further information about the role, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01273 842714 or e-mail info@hassocks-pc.gov.uk

Hassocks PC Deputy Clerk – Application Form

Please return your completed application form to Clerk, Hassocks Parish Council, Adastra Park, Keymer Road, Hassocks BN6 8QH

Or via email clerk@hassocks-pc.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th October 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing 21st October 2024.