CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Salary SCP 15 within scale SCP 13 – 17 £29,064 – £31,022 (pro rata)
28 hours per week. 23 + 2 days annual leave. Local Government Pension scheme. Flexitime scheme
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the part-time position of Clerical Assistant. Applicants must have a good general level of education including English and Maths at grade C or above. Prior experience of burials and customer service would be an advantage. Excellent administration, IT and communication skills are essential. The post involves occasional working at the weekend and evenings when an event is being held or there is the occasional 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, including the opportunity to obtain their Introduction to Local Council Administration (ILCA), if they wish, along with other training opportunities. We also work hard on improving the Wellbeing of our staff and have been awarded the Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award.
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 14th November 2025.
Closing date for applications: Noon on 12th November 2025
Date of Interviews: 14th November 2025
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
