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Parish of Grouville Parish Secretary

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The Parish of Grouville provides a service to almost 5,000 parishioners and businesses across a varied scope of services, including Parish Rates, Driving Licence applications, Liquor Licensing advice and Dog licences. This year there is also a key role to play in delivering the new style elections.

We are looking for a motivated and competent management professional to provide administrative, financial and technical management of all services including the output of the administration and manual teams. You will need strong financial acumen to account for the delivery of Parish services and support the development of new services across this dynamic Parish. The role involves the planning of Parish Assemblies, overseeing budgets, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. As the head of the Parish team, you will also lead Parish initiatives including Public Elections and community engagement together with managing the Parish Estate, reporting directly to the Connétable on all issues.

Applicants will ideally be an experienced bookkeeper or higher, with a proven management record in leading successful teams and ability in juggling multiple priorities and budget responsibilities. As a service provider we require an excellent command of verbal and written English, the adaptability to learn new processes, a proficiency in office systems, including Quick Books and the ability to learn other core applications. Above all you need an unflustered approach to and exceptional flair for leadership, negotiation, teamwork and customer service. You will need to acquire familiarity with Jersey Law as it applies to Parish administration.

To apply, and for the full Job Description, please send a cover letter explaining your interest and a CV to Geraldine@hrnow.je