Tibshelf Parish Council

“Working for the community to deliver better standards”

Parish Clerk and RFO Vacancy

TIBSHELF PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH CLERK & RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER

SCP 29-32 – £39,862 – £42,839 p.a

Tibshelf Parish Council has a vacancy for an enthusiastic Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer who can deliver an exceptional administrative and financial service to its 11 Councillors and the wider Community. This is a rewarding job, in which you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering services to the Community.

Tibshelf Parish Council is a proactive Parish Council, and the Clerk will be expected to play a key role in the full operations of the Council, as well as leading a small team of staff.

Working from the Parish Council Office, the hours of work are 37 hrs per week plus attendance at meetings. The monthly Council meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month.

The successful applicant will have the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (or be prepared to work towards obtaining this qualification), with relevant experience, excellent organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.

As management and finance play a major role in the Clerk’s duties, applicants should be able to demonstrate some practical and relevant experience of both.

This position is office-based, with the opportunity to work for home 1 day a week.

APPLICATION PACK: Application Form (Word) Job Description (PDF) Person Specification (PDF)

An application pack is also available from theclerk@tibshelfparishcouncil.gov.uk or by contacting the Parish Office.

Parish Office: Tibshelf Parish Council, 110 High Street, Tibshelf, Derbyshire. DE55 5NU. Contact No: 01773 875093.

CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th March 2026 at midday.

Interviews will be held the afternoon of Monday 23rd March 2026.

The Next Meeting of Tibshelf Parish Council

will be held on Tuesday 17th February 2026

at 7pm in Tibshelf Village Hall

Agenda: (PDF)

Tibshelf Parish Council Office

The Office can be visited: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY – 9 A.M – 1 P.M

Outside of these hours, the Clerk can be contacted by phone and email:

01773 875093 theclerk@tibshelfparishcouncil.gov.uk

Tibshelf Parish Council Receives Awards

Local Council Award Scheme – Tibshelf Parish Council was given the Foundation Award by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) on 3rd April 2024. The Scheme recognises excellent council management and organisation.

DALC Clerk of the Year 2024 – Tibshelf Parish Council’s Clerk & RFO Rachel Tattershaw was given Derbyshire Clerk of the Year 2024 at the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils (DALC) annual conference on 17th October 2024. The award recognises excellent performance in the role of Clerk.

DALC Council of the Year 2025 – Tibshelf Parish Council was awarded Derbyshire Council of the Year 2025 (jointly with Old Bolsover Town COuncil) at the DALC annual conference on 15th October 2025.

Tibshelf Neighbourhood Watch

Tibshelf Neighbourhood Watch has been launched by Tibshelf Parish Council.

The next meeting will be held early December in the White Hart pub.

JOIN AS A MEMBER

Complete membership form and email to cpo@tibshelfparishcouncil.gov.uk or return to Parish Office: (PDF)

Sign-up online using the Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch website: Join A Watch – Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch Scroll down to fill in the form.

You can also collect a physical membership form from the Parish Office

Membership requires no commitment. We are trying to build a network of individuals to share information.

Witness Checklist (to help you provide the police with information): Click Here

Tibshelf Neighbourhood Plan Referendum Result

Following the adoption of the Tibshelf Neighbourhood Plan on 4th May 2023, the Plan becomes part of the statutory development plan for our parish.

To see the adopted Neighbourhood Plan visit: tibshelfneighbourhoodplan.org/

Physical copies are also available at the Parish Office and Mobile Library.

Cemetery News and Updates

Letters to Heaven: We would like to thank Mather of Tibshelf for donating and installing a letterbox for children to write and post letters/drawings to loved ones.

In certain circumstances, it may be necessary for soil that is excavated from a grave in preparation for an interment is then laid on an adjacent grave. The Council will ensure that this is for the shortest time possible and any adjacent grave affected will be protected by boards on the grave and in front of any headstone. Following the funeral, any affected grave will be fully reinstated.