Parish Clerk

[SteffiS]

I did consider posting this in 'Old Dogs, New Tricks' , but it seems I have got myself a job as a Parish Clerk to our local Parish Council. I volunteered when they mentioned they were having a job finding anyone to do the work, not realising it was a paid position with quite a lot of responsibilities.
I had an interview yesterday and was offered the job, although to be fair I was the only applicant.

Only 8 hours a week, but it's so long since I was in real employment that I am wondering what I have let myself in for. I think it will be a steep learning curve, particularly as there is a 4 month gap since the last clerk left, so lots of bits to catch up on. Working from home mostly so I will be here for Derek and the boys, just need to kick my brain into gear .

 

[Loraseal]

I see it as a win win. Good for you. The grey brain cells won't take long to kick in!

 

[HAH]

Oh hooray, I bet they’re lucky to have you! It’ll be a whirlwind to begin with but you’ll soon find your feet. And if you don’t take to it it’s not the end of the world, good on you for giving it a shot. Good luck!

 

[SteffiS]

Thanks @HAH I do have a finance and business background and qualifications, but this is far removed from what I’ve done before. I think my 'I do love a spreadsheet' comment might have swayed them .

 

[kateincornwall]

Good for you ,I`m sure you will fit right in and enjoy it xxx

 

[HAH]

Thanks @HAH I do have a finance and business background and qualifications, but this is far removed from what I’ve done before. I think my 'I do love a spreadsheet' comment might have swayed them .

You were sunk from then on in!!

 

[Cath]

What a great job @SteffiS congratulations

 

[Stacia]

I did consider posting this in 'Old Dogs, New Tricks' , but it seems I have got myself a job as a Parish Clerk to our local Parish Council. I volunteered when they mentioned they were having a job finding anyone to do the work, not realising it was a paid position with quite a lot of responsibilities.
I had an interview yesterday and was offered the job, although to be fair I was the only applicant.

Only 8 hours a week, but it's so long since I was in real employment that I am wondering what I have let myself in for. I think it will be a steep learning curve, particularly as there is a 4 month gap since the last clerk left, so lots of bits to catch up on. Working from home mostly so I will be here for Derek and the boys, just need to kick my brain into gear .

My husband used to be a Parish Clerk, way back it was relatively easy, then it gradually changed and isn't so easy now, a lot of paper work from councils and accounting. However, it will be interesting and you will get to know a lot about many things.

 

[SteffiS]

That’s interesting @Jelinga . They’ve just done the audit so luckily I’ve got the best part of a year to get to grips with it all.

 

[Selina27]

Sounds great Steff!
Well done, and I really hope you enjoy the position, and are able to indulge your passion for spreadsheets to the full!

I think as Sonia says it will be interesting.

 

[edzbird]

Congratulations @SteffiS , good to keep the grey cells ticking over.

 

[Granca]

It sounds ideal, Steff, a good means of doing something interesting and indulging in your love of spreadsheets AND getting paid for it too!

 

[Jacqui-S]

Congratulations (I think)
Not paid and not quite this, but I wad unpaid treasurer to our local village hall for about 10 years.
Every AGM I just hoped and prayed someone would take the job off me <- tears more than laughter

 

[SwampDonkey]

Congratulations

 

[Natalie]

I too adore a good spreadsheet i love all the ins and outs of parish councils and local government, I bet it'll be fascinating if not occasionally frustrating

 

[SteffiS]

@Natalie Sounds like you're a kindred spirit

 

[Lab_adore]

I can't wait to hear more once you've sunk your teeth in

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

That sounds like the perfect way to stumble into a job - I hope you really enjoy it once you get into the groove!

 

[SteffiS]

Just thought I’d report back on my first week, definitely a lot to learn.

My first day there was a 2 hour parish council meeting at which I was supposed to take the minutes, luckily it was also recorded as when I looked back at my notes I appeared to have missed huge chunks of discussion .

The emails have been continuous, plus phone calls every day. I needed to update information on the website, but it was down for 4 days for maintenance. And I haven’t even been given the finance files yet .

My 8 hours turned into 18 this week, I’m completely . But, the main thing is I am enjoying it, my brain is finding cells it had forgotten about and I’m surprised how much I remember about the idiosyncrasies of Microsoft programs .

 

[kateincornwall]

Well done to you xx