Guidance notes for potential job applicants

We all know that interviews are a two way process – is the candidate a good fit for the employing council and is the council right for the candidate; there are a few steps of diligence that can be taken by both sides to minimise the risk of an unsuccessful appointment.

For the Council – ensure that the Council has a sound mechanism for appraisal, objective setting and mentoring new employees

For the candidate – make your own enquiries about the Council, familiarise yourself with its website and, if possible, speak to the outgoing Clerk.

At the interview – quite often candidates have no questions for the interview panel, this is the opportunity to satisfy yourself that this is the job for you and ask searching questions such as:

[a] What will you expect the successful candidate to achieve in the first 3 months?

[b] How do you deal with staff appraisal?

[c] Whilst the Council is my employer, who will be my point of contact on a day to day basis?

[d] What is the Council’s attitude towards assisted qualification training?

Current Vacancies

Annual Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 per annum
35 hours per week (fewer hours considered)-   based in Lewes but with travel across mainly West Sussex
28 days annual holiday and contributory pension ...
Closing Date: 30th April 2025 Hours: 30 hours per week Rate of Pay: Salary will range from substantive benchmark between scale point 24 - £34,314 full time/ £17.79 per ...
Closing Date: 31st May 2025 Hours: 12 hours per week Rate of Pay: £18.72-£26.32 per hour depending on experience and qualifications ADVERT FOR CLERK-RFO Hooe Parish CouncilDownload ...

To apply for any of the vacancies on this page please download a pack, complete the application form and email to trevor.leggo@esalc.co.uk unless otherwise stated.

If you require a locum clerk please contact Trevor Leggo.