Would you want a job like this? (Part time, term time)

[AnonymousAuroch]

I'm tentatively thinking about taking on an employee but I keep going back and forth between thinking someone out there would love it or that no one would.

Job details:

3 hours per day, Mon-Fri, 9:30-12:30
£20 per hour (£1,200 per month)
4 weeks paid holiday per year but can take all of school holidays off unpaid if desired
Mostly admin but would need to pass background checks as would be handling sensitive info
Must be very good with both numbers and people (especially people!)
Potential to progress

I know it's a decent hourly rate but because it's only three hours a day it still only amounts to £1,200 per month, so I'm not sure if many people would want (or could afford) that. I need someone with qualifications too due to the nature of the business. Is it crazy to try to find someone for this? Or should I wait until I can take on a full time employee?

YABU: It's crap
YANBU: There's someone out there for you (maybe)

Me! Where do I SIGN UP

@AnonymousAuroch
Your job advert sounds almost exactly like what I’m currently looking for ( definitely the progression part although slightly less hours ) and I’m in the Sussex area! I will keep an eye out in the hope that it is in the same area of Sussex as me.

I wouldn't want to work for you, OP.

You sound a bit clueless. I like my employers to know their shit.

It sounds perfect for someone with kids so I think there are many people who'd jump at it. Get the kids away to school, do 3 hours work, and finished in time to pick them up? There are very few jobs so convenient time wise.

I had a similar role when the DC were young for £12ph.

Where do I apply for this one?!

£20 an hour!! Good grief; for these lovely hours thousands of people will bite your arm off applying for this, even if the wage was LESS THAN HALF THIS!! Don't throw your money away!

You could offer 16 hr/pw
A lower salary with a potential rise if proven loyal, capable, good with clients & a low sick absence.
Or cash bonus to keep charges down ?
& l prefer someone local, who doesn't need to travel far ideally, as it eliminates, car, weather, traffic phenomenon, as if I am counting on them at X time for a delivery, meeting or appointment at the accountant, I want to be covered.
Also a long trial period essential, I want someone I get on with.

Let me know when you advertise!

@Dee1975

There are loads of parents who need school time / term time jobs. You say it’s a high hourly rate because of low hours ... people don’t expect to earn more because they work part time. But if the job warrants that wage then great! Sounds like a great job offer!

I'm afraid in my experience some do!

We advertised a role with a salary range, and stated that part time and full time options were available.

An applicant assumed that the top of the range was for the PT hours "to compensate for time not used".

(I certainly wasn't going to hire a finance manager who didn't understand the concept of pro-rata)

A higher wage could go either way depending on the qualification. I quite like hiring near-retirees for niche specialities who will show up reliably and not be stressed by or over invested in work, and bring a wealth of experience. I was sorely tempted by a finance whizz who just wanted pin money from a job far beneath his abilities, but in the end we realised he'd be too clever for our own good, and what he could achieve for us in two years before retirement would be outweighed by not having a bloody clue without him when he left.

Qualifications: I basically just need someone with strong A levels or ideally a degree. It's financial work so although admin, it still needs a certain level of competency, especially if they wanted to train and take on more responsibility in future.

I don't really get this, unless you need a specific professional qualification, why does someone need a degree? Would you rather that than someone who has maybe worked for 10 years in finance or a similar role? The faux naievety is suspicious, but assuming it's genuine, remember that it you cannot pay someone for loyalty, in fact I would say a job paying above market rate is likely to attract a load of people.

I agree with sans & whetstone - you sound like you don't know what you are doing / what you need.

Exactly what kind of Finance work are we talking here?
Produce management accounts? To trial balance, all payroll & p60's?

You really want someone who knows exactly what they are doing finance wise. Or else your'll have to hire someone for double the money, to sort out all their mess.

I would do it

I'd apply

Im currently looking for an admin job and would jump at this ( not in sw are you)
Round here full time are only paying £18000 and thats for quite skilled admin with experience
So its fine as the take home is good and works for school hrs