Odiham Parish Council - Administration Officer/Deputy Parish Clerk

Name of recruiting organisation

Odiham Parish Council

Employed role

Location:

Odiham Parish Office, adjacent to Mayhill Junior School, Odiham, Hampshire.

Salary:

£16–£20 per hour, depending on experience.

Hours:

25 hours per week, Monday to Friday by agreement, with occasional evening meetings and weekend work.

Our council and the role:

Odiham Parish Council is a forward-thinking, award-winning council that proactively works for its community. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on and caring administrator to join our small Parish Office team, with the opportunity to train towards becoming a Deputy Parish Clerk.

Duties will include:

  • Responding to residents’ enquiries by phone, email and in person.
  • Managing cemetery enquiries, bookings and burial records.
  • Preparing Planning and Development meeting agendas and submitting planning decisions.
  • Managing Bridewell Community Hub bookings.
  • Coordinating the local Speedwatch group.
  • Administering grants and supporting financial administration.
  • Updating the Council’s website, social media and noticeboards.
  • Assisting with community events, publicity materials and general Council administration.

    The ideal candidate will have/be:

    • Excellent administrative and IT skills.
    • Strong communication and customer service skills.
    • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
    • A positive, flexible and adaptable approach.
    • The ability to problem-solve, work independently and contribute to a team.
    • A compassionate and professional manner.
    • Experience in financial administration and website or social media management would be advantageous.

    What we offer you in return:

    • A flexible, family-friendly working arrangement, subject to agreement.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme.
    • Training and professional development opportunities.
    • The opportunity to work towards becoming a Deputy Parish Clerk.

    How to find out more details:

    Visit Odiham Parish Council – Vacancies to download the full application pack.

    For further information, contact Andrea Mann, Parish Clerk, at clerk@odihamparishcouncil.gov.uk.

    Closing date:

    Midnight on Sunday 15 November 2026.

    How to apply:

    Please send your CV and a covering email or letter explaining why you have applied and how you meet the person specification to Andrea Mann at clerk@odihamparishcouncil.gov.uk.