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Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 44,075 - 47,181 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Parish Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer (Executive Officer)

Salary: SCP 33–36 (£44,075 – £47,181)

Hours: Full‑time, 37 hours per week, with some evening work to support Council meetings and events

Location: Kents Hill & Monkston, Milton Keynes (MK10) – home‑based initially, with office working once new premises open

Lead a growing, community‑focused parish at an exciting moment for Kents Hill & Monkston

Kents Hill & Monkston is a vibrant and diverse parish of more than 8,000 residents across five neighbourhoods, with strong community identity, extensive green spaces and a growing programme of local services and initiatives. We are proud of the progress made in recent years, strengthening governance, improving transparency and investing in our community assets and we are now entering a new phase of development.

With the transfer of community centres on the horizon, a renewed focus on community engagement and the development of a new Council Plan, this is a pivotal moment for the Council. We are looking for a Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer who can provide steady leadership, support councillors with clear professional advice and help shape the next phase for of our ambitions for the parish.

What you’ll be doing

As our senior officer and Proper Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, ensure strong governance and support councillors with well‑informed, timely advice. You will oversee the Council’s finances, including the budget, precept, reserves, audit and procurement, ensuring public funds are managed responsibly and transparently.

You will lead a small, committed team delivering a wide range of services and assets, including 108 allotments, open spaces, community events, parish operations and, in future, community centres. You will also play a key role in strengthening community engagement, building partnerships and ensuring residents’ voices shape local priorities.

This is a hands‑on role with real breadth and influence, combining strategic leadership with practical delivery across governance, finance, operations and community engagement.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an organised, confident and community‑minded leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring:

Experience leading people, services or projects in a structured or regulated environment
Strong financial and budget management skills
Confidence working within statutory and governance frameworks
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
Sound judgement, resilience and a solutions‑focused approach
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support councillors effectively
Local government experience and CiLCA are preferable but not essential.  We will support the right candidate to achieve CiLCA within 18 months.

What we offer

Kents Hill & Monkston Parish Council offers a supportive, professional and community‑focused environment where your leadership will make a visible difference. You will join a dedicated team, work closely with engaged councillors and play a central role in shaping the future of our parish.

We offer:

A competitive salary
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Professional development and training, including CiLCA support
A varied role with genuine community impact
The opportunity to help shape new community facilities and long‑term plans
To Apply 

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Kents Hill & Monkston Parish Council, please click apply to receive the full candidate pack and application form.

Closing date: 5pm, 22 April 2026

Interviews: 8 May 2026

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