Deputy Clerk – Penketh Parish Council

Part-time • Development role • Training provided
Salary: LC1 SCP 11–17 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Penketh Parish Council is looking for a Deputy Clerk to support the Clerk/RFO and play a key role in the day-to-day running of Penketh Pool & Community Centre. It’s a hands-on role with a mix of admin, customer service, finance support and operational tasks.

You don’t need to be a qualified Clerk — the right attitude, good organisation and willingness to learn are what matter. Full training will be provided, including support for ILCA and CiLCA.

About the role

As Deputy Clerk, you’ll help with:

• Day-to-day operations at Penketh Pool & Community Centre

• Customer enquiries, bookings, memberships and payments

• LoveAdmin, direct debits, card payments and basic finance admin

• Staff rotas, suppliers, consumables and general site administration

• Agenda/minute preparation and support for parish council business

• Health and safety, compliance and policy support

• Occasional reception and on-site cover when needed

• Events, community projects and wider parish administration

It’s a varied role that would suit someone with experience in admin, leisure, retail, hospitality or customer service who wants to develop a career in local government.

Training & progression

• Full training for pool/community centre systems

• ILCA and CiLCA qualification support

• Clear pathway to increased responsibility

• Salary progression linked to development

How to apply

Please email clerk@penkethparishcouncil.org.uk with:

• A short summary of your relevant experience

• A brief note about why you’re interested in the role

• Your availability and preferred working hours

The Deputy Clerk Job Description and Person Specification are available below as a single downloadable document.