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

Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 15th August 2025 Hours: 22.5 hours per week Rate of Pay: NJC SPC 7 £25,584 per annum pro rata (£15,558) Advert and Job description ...
Closing Date: 9am on 13th August 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week plus evening meetings which can be taken as TOIL Rate of Pay: £52,632 (equivalent to 75% of ...
Closing Date: 9am on 8th September 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week plus evening meetings (which can be taken as TOIL) Rate of Pay: £52,632 BRTC Deputy Clerk_September 2025_Job ...
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025 Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Rate of Pay: NJC scale SCP 46-49 (£58,523 - 62,852), dependent on experience and ...
Closing Date: 5th September 2025 Hours: 10 hours per week Rate of Pay: £23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Deputy Clerk with RFO vacancy 2025 (002)Download Job ...
Closing Date: 5th September 2025 Hours: 15 hours per week Rate of Pay: £23 per hour depending on experience and qualifications Parish Clerk vacancy 2025Download Parish Clerk job and ...
Closing Date: No closing date - interviews when suitable applications received Hours: 37 hours per week Rate of Pay: SCP 16 - 20, STC Grade 4 (starting £29,572 per ...
Closing Date: 11th July (12 noon) Hours: 20 hours per week with scope for additional hours in future Rate of Pay: £38,628-£41,511 (FTE) Clerk VacancyDownload Draft Clerk JD 2Download ...

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.