Parish Clerk
20AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST65%
NOT A FORECAST65%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Parish Clerk
Parish clerks are the backbone of local governance in the UK, ensuring that community needs are met and administrative duties are executed with precision. This role is vital for maintaining the historical and social fabric of local communities, making it an essential position for fostering civic engagement and local democracy.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Parish ClerkAs a Junior Parish Clerk, you will assist in administrative tasks, learning the ropes of local governance and community engagement.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEParish ClerkIn this role, you will manage the parish's administrative functions, ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulations.£28,000 - £35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Parish ClerkAs a Senior Parish Clerk, you will lead the administrative team, oversee complex projects, and represent the parish in broader community initiatives.£40,000+
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.