Closing Date: Noon on 6th August 2026 Hours: 16 hours per week (Wed-Fri) Rate of Pay: Salary SCP 18 within scale SCP 18 – 23 £31,537 – £34,434 (FTE)

Salary SCP 18 within scale SCP 18 – 23 £31,537 – £34,434 (fte)

16 hours per week Weds-Fri.  23 + 2 days annual leave.  Local Government Pension scheme (after probation period)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the part-time position of Clerical Officer.  Applicants must have a good general level of education including English and Maths at grade C or above.  Prior experience of events or other project management would be an advantage.  Excellent administration, IT and communication skills are essential.  The post involves occasionally working at the weekend and evenings when an event is being held or there is an evening meeting.

The Council serves a population of approximately 12,000 with a precept in excess of £500,000 and is an active and progressive authority. 

The Council is committed to the development of its employees and offers training for the successful applicant to obtain their Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA), if they don’t already have this, along with other training opportunities.  We also work hard on improving the Wellbeing of our staff.  You will need to have a positive and friendly outlook, be hardworking and reliable and be able to work effectively as part of a small team and on your own initiative.

Please note – successful applicants will be required to attend for interview on 12th August 2026.

Closing date for applications: Noon on 6th August 2026

Date of Interviews: 12th August 2026

For an application pack, please contact:

Miss H Johnson,

Clerk to the Council

Heathfield and Waldron Parish Council

73 High Street

Heathfield

East Sussex

TN21 8HU

Tel: 01435 865700

Email clerk@hw-pc.gov.uk

www.hw-pc.gov.uk