Support

We know many clerks work in isolation and sometimes feel they need to talk to other clerks to share ideas. Join in with our popular clerks' networking sessions, we think you'll find it a good use of your time.

NPTS is pleased to promote the following vacancies on behalf of councils in Norfolk and beyond. To advertise your vacancy here, please contact us.

Councils occasionally require a locum clerk to cover for sickness, maternity absences or to bridge the gap between a clerk leaving and another starting. You might also need a locum clerk if you have additional work or projects to undertake.

Your Council’s internal auditor: This is a role which is significantly more vital for ‘Exempt’ Councils (those with a turnover under £25,000). It is a function which should be regularly reviewed. There is no requirement for the Independent Internal Auditor to be a professionally qualified accountant however an understanding of book keeping and accounting processes…

From time to time, parish councils need to advertise for and recruit a new clerk. This is an important appointment, so it's vital that the best candidates are encouraged to apply. 

The majority of the support that we are asked to provide is to clerks and we understand that being a clerk often involves working alone, with no team or colleagues for support. Occasionally you need to check how best to tackle a challenge, get advice from others who’ve encountered an unusual situation, or just discuss…