(14 hours per week, mix of office based (Gomshall) & remote with flexible hours. To include a Friday morning)

The Parish Council seeks an enthusiastic, organised and diplomatic person to work in the Parish Office, alongside the Parish Clerk and existing Assistant Clerk.  Suitable candidates will have a successful track record in responsible administrative roles.  Experience of dealing with the public, meetings, administration and a keen eye for detail are essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
The job offers varied and interesting work and the opportunity to develop a range of skills and take on additional responsibilities. You will work at the heart of the community and make a positive difference to resident’s lives.
We are a friendly and supportive team. We offer flexible working – office based/remote and take a constructive approach to covering school holidays/caring responsibilities.

The salary will be in the range of £14 – £16 per hour (dependant on experience)

Job Description
Person Specification

For further information or an informal chat about this role, please contact the Shere Parish Council Clerk, Suzanne Hoyland:
Email: clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk or Telephone: 01483 203431

Applications should be made in writing, including your curriculum vitae, and emailed to clerk@nullshereparishcouncil.gov.uk or, posted to: Shere Parish Council, Tanyard Hall, 30 Station Road, Gomshall, Guildford, GU5 9LF

Closing date: 9am Monday 11th August 2025
Interviews: August 2025
Start Date: Mid-End August preferable (Early September would be considered)

Upcoming Railway Improvement Work: Level Crossing Upgrades – North Downs Resignalling Project    

Level Crossing Closures Sunday 14 to Sunday 28 September 2025, to complete the upgrades of Burrows Lane Level Crossing, Brook Level Crossing, Chilworth Level Crossing and Tangley Level Crossing, between Shalford and Gomshall, as part of the North Downs Line re-signalling project.

Once completed, the following changes will be in place at the level crossings as detailed in the table below:

Guildford and Reigate line closure – Sunday 14 and Saturday 27 September 2025
To complete these works, the line between Guildford and Reigate will be closed between Sunday 14 and Saturday 27 September 2025.  Please check before you travel – https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Replacement buses
During this period, buses will replace trains as follows:

• Sunday 14 September – Aldershot to Guildford – Guildford to Gatwick Airport
• Monday 15 to Saturday 27 September – Guildford to Gatwick Airport

A fast bus from Guildford to Gatwick will run, as well as a stopping service.
Community drop-in meeting
There is a community drop-in session where their project team will be available to answer any questions you may have about the upcoming work and the changes detailed above. This will take place on:

• Monday 18 August 2025 from 18.00 to 20.00 at Chilworth Village Hall (New Road, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8LZ),

If would like more information about their work, please visit https://www.networkrail.co.uk/NorthDownsLine.  

Currently, Peaslake is governed as part of the wider Shere Parish Council, which also includes Shere, Gomshall, Holmbury St Mary and a large part of Abinger Hammer (not including the centre). There has been interest within the Peaslake community regarding the possibility of forming a separate parish council, citing concerns around representation, service delivery, and local identity.

Guildford Borough Council is carrying out a Community Governance Review and is consulting with residents. Please see the attached documents to consider and how to give your feedback.

Outcome of Review – Final Result 

Online Responses to the consultation 

Written Responses to the consultation

Draft Report for Guildford Borough Council to consider 29th July 2025

Community Governance Review of the Parish of Shere

Shere Parish Council Community Governance Review Information Sheet

Formal Shere Parish Council Response to the Community Governance Review