Welcome to the website for Hoo St Werburgh and Chattenden Parish Council and the villages of Hoo and Chattenden.

Hoo Parish Council is a coastal civil parish on the Hoo Peninsula, located near the historic city of Rochester in Kent.  We represent and serve the communities and villages of Hoo and Chattenden.  The Hoo Peninsula is flanked by the River Thames to the North and the River Medway to the South and is home to internationally and nationally protected wildlife sites including, most famously, Lodge Hill SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), known for its Nightingale population.  Hoo and Chattenden are neighboured by High Halstow to the North, Stoke to the East, Upnor to the South and Wainscott to the West.  We are a rural community with strong connections to farming, equestrian, ornithology and fishing.  

Our website is regularly updated so please keep visiting.  

Job Opportunity: Hoo Village Hall Manager 

We are looking for a dedicated Village Hall Manager to oversee the smooth operation of Hoo Village Hall. This role requires a mix of practical and administrative skills, excellent communication, and a community-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities:
✅ Managing day-to-day operations, maintenance, and security of the hall
✅ Handling bookings and liaising with hirers
✅ Promoting the hall through social media and local advertising
✅ Overseeing finances, invoicing, and budgeting
✅ Supervising and supporting the hall cleaner

Hours & Pay:
15 hours per week
Competitive rate of pay

Application Deadline: 1st March 2025
Anticipated Start: Early March 2025

If you're interested, please send your CV and covering letter to the Parish Clerk at clerk@hoopc.org.

Please see the Job Description below for further details.

Hoo St Werburgh and Chattenden Parish Council
Parish Clerk:  Mrs Sherrie Babington
Address:  4 Birkhall Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7QD
Telephone:  01634 868855
Email:  clerk@hoopc.org

*Please contact Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and allow 5 working days to respond.