Executive Officer

Parish Clerk and 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 eventsLocation: Kents Hill and Monkston, Milton Keynes (MK10) - home-based initially, with office working once new premises openLead a growing, community-focused parish at an exciting moment for Kents Hill and MonkstonKents Hill and 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 and 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 doingAs 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 ..... full job details .....