Adopted by Full Council on 3 October 2018
Revision date March 2025
Whicham Parish Council is an equal opportunities employer and applies a
professional approach to recruitment.
1. Any vacancy will be advertised in the public domain using one or all of the
following:
2. All persons seeking a position will be required to complete an appropriate
job application form including the provision of references.
3. All prospective employees will be provided with a Job Description and Person
Specification.
4. Applicants will only be considered on their ability to meet the requirements
of the position being sought.
5. The filling of the position of Parish Council Clerk will be the responsibility of
a designated Working Group of council members.
6. Applicants will be shortlisted and Interviews will then be held.
7. The offer of a position will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references.
8. Successful applicants will be provided with a Contract of Employment.
9. Salary will be commensurate with Nationally agreed terms and conditions of
service.
10. There will be an initial trial period of 3 months, after which there will be a
review.
11. There will then follow an acceptance period of a further 3 months.
12. Staff appraisals will be conducted annually.
13. All employment will be subject to English Employment Law.
14. This policy will be reviewed annually, unless required earlier by legislation
or additional material.
