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Dartmoor Forest Parish Council Vacancy for Parish Clerk

Dartmoor Forest Parish Council is a forward-looking active council seeking a Parish Clerk, Responsible Financial Officer and Burial Clerk.

Must be experienced in meeting organisation, minute taking and administration, bookkeeping and a competent user of MS Office.

Previous experience working as Parish Clerk would be an advantage but training can be provided.

Working from home for 30 hours per month (guaranteed) with up to an additional 10 hours per month when required to support Council projects.

Hourly rate based on national pay levels – from £13.69 per hour to £15.06 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Please see link below for full job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion please contact the outgoing Clerk on 07508 330873 who normally works on Tuesdays from 0830 – 1600.

To apply, email a CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability and experience to clerk@dartmoorforestparishcouncil.gov.uk by 5pm on the 12th January 2026.

It is anticipated interviews will take place w/c 19th January 2026

Parish Clerk Job Description and Person Specification

19th December 2025

Vacancy for Councillor in Princetown

Could you be the next Councillor?

We currently have one vacancy within the Princetown ward of Council.

We hope to co-opt to fill this vacancy at the next meeting, on the 27th January 2026.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor and serving your local residents please take a look at the link, speak to a current Councillor or contact the Clerk for more information.

To put yourself forward, please email the Clerk a short introduction to yourself, explaining why you want to be a councillor and any particular skills, experience or areas of interest you have. (No more that half side of A4).

Deadline for applications - 20/01/2026

Co-option Poster Princetown Vacancy Dec 2025

18th December 2025

Vacancy for Councillor in Princetown

Could you be the next Councillor?

We currently have one vacancy within the Princetown ward of Council.

We hope to co-opt to fill this vacancy at the next meeting, on the 25th November 2025.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor and serving your local residents please take a look at the link, speak to a current Councillor or contact the Clerk for more information.

To put yourself forward, please email the Clerk a short introduction to yourself, explaining why you want to be a councillor and any particular skills, experience or areas of interest you have. (No more that half side of A4).

Deadline for applications - 18/11/2025

Co-option Poster Princetown Vacancy October 2025

29th October 2025

Notice of Vacancy - Princetown Ward

Notice of casual vacancy that has occurred for the Princetown Ward, following the recent resignation of Emma Byrom, as she takes up her new employment.

Please see the link below for the Notice of Vacancy.

Anyone interested in becoming Member of the Parish Council should contact the Clerk for more information regarding the process, and the role. Email: clerk@dartmoorforestparishcouncil.gov.uk or speak to an existing Parish Councillor to find out more.

Notice of Vacancy

27th August 2025

Vacancy for Councillor in Postbridge

Could you be the next Councillor?

We currently have one vacancy within the Postbridge ward of Council.

We hope to co-opt to fill this vacancy at the next meeting, on the 24th June 2025.

If you are interested in becoming a Councillor and serving your local residents please take a look at the link, speak to a current Councillor or contact the Clerk for more information.

To put yourself forward, please email the Clerk a short introduction to yourself, explaining why you want to be a councillor and any particular skills, experience or areas of interest you have. (No more that half side of A4).

Deadline for applications - 20/06/2025

Councillor Vacancy Download document (pdf)

3rd June 2025

Vacancy - Princetown Ward

Notice of Vacancy - Princetown

Notice of casual vacancy that has occurred for the Princetown Ward, following the recent resignation of Gregg Manning, having served as a Parish Councillor for nearly ten years.

Please see the link below for the Notice of Vacancy.

Anyone interested in becoming Member of the Parish Council should contact the Clerk for more information regarding the process, and the role. Email: clerk@dartmoorforestparishcouncil.gov.uk or speak to an existing Parish Councillor to find out more.

Notice of Vacancy

23rd April 2025

Notice of Vacancy - Postbridge Ward

Notice of casual vacancy that has occurred for the Postbridge Ward, following the recent resignation of Julian Greatrex.

Please see the link below for the Notice of Vacancy.

Anyone interested in becoming Member of the Parish Council should contact the Clerk for more information regarding the process, and the role. Email: clerk@dartmoorforestparishcouncil.gov.uk

Or speak to an existing Parish Councillor to find out more.

Notice of Vacancy

1st April 2025