The New Clerk Development Programme - Discover
Designed specifically for new and aspiring clerks, this four-part programme provides a practical introduction to the clerk's role. Through the Discover, Understand, Deliver and Govern sessions, participants will build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support an effective, compliant and well-run council.
The course runs in March, June and October. Participants must book the Discover session first before gaining access to the remaining sessions, which can then be completed in any order.
✽ Key Information
Date and Cost
Discover
1st March 2027 - 10:00am-12:30pm
8th June 2027 - 10:00am-12:30pm
1st October 2027 - 10:00am-12:30pm
Cost
£225 + VAT - Members
£450 + VAT - Non-Members
* Subject to price increase from 1 April 2027
Venue
Zoom.
Useful Information
This is an interactive course and offers the opportunity to network with other new clerks from Councils across Northamptonshire to share best practice and ideas.
This course is suitable for new and aspiring clerks.
Discover
Building awareness of your council, the local government sector, and the key resources, networks and tools available to support you as a clerk.
Understand
Building a strong understanding of council structures, legal responsibilities, meetings, communications and the parish council year.
Deliver
Building the skills needed to manage council meetings, agendas, minutes and official records effectively.
Govern
Building confidence in council finances, compliance and transparency - for the knowledge and skills needed to support effective and accountable council governance.
The course contributes towards the following ODF levels:
Delivered By:
Danny Moody, Chief Executive
Danny joined the Association in 2007. He has been a parish councillor since 2003 and has had various roles on committees and working parties as well as Chair to the council. He achieved Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) in 2008 and is a Principal Member of the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).
Marie Reilly, Training Manager
Marie joined the Association in 2019. Prior to that, she has worked in Learning and Development since 2014. Marie has been a parish councillor since 2018 and has had various roles on committees and working parties as well as Vice Chair to the council. She achieved Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) in 2020 and is a recognised CiLCA Trainer to the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).
Related Course
Once you've attended this course, you may wish to look at the following course:
New Clerks FinanceTraining & Events: Terms and Conditions