Polstead
Clerk and RFO

The Parish of Polstead is located in South Suffolk, some three miles from the town 

of Hadleigh and eight miles from Sudbury.  The Parish comprises the village of 

Polstead and five hamlets.  Rural in character, most of the Parish lies inside 

Dedham Vale National Landscape.  The Parish has a population of about 820, and 

has an annual precept of approximately £28,000.  The Parish Council currently 

consists of 7 Councillors. 


Salary: In accordance with National Joint Council (NJC) salary rates, experience, 

and qualifications.  For guidance, the current hourly rate for Spinal Column Point 

(SCP) 9 is £13.06, equating to an annual salary of circa £5,433. 


Hours: The hours are flexible equating to approximately 8 hours a week, to include 

attendance at evening Parish Council meetings every month, held in Polstead 

Village Hall on the third Thursday of each month, or as the Council deem 

necessary.  August and December meetings are held only if there are time-sensitive 

matters such as Planning to discuss. 


Closing Date - Tuesday 26th March 2024

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Ousden
Clerk and RFO