Clerk to the Governors

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a part-time, permanent Clerk to Governors to start ASAP.

The role ensures that governance and associated compliance oversight and processes are wellorganised, compliant, transparent and properly documented, while preserving appropriate professional boundaries between governance and decisionmaking.

The Clerk to the Governors will administer the annual cycle of Board and Committee meetings, draft agendas, papers and minutes, advise on regulatory and best-practice developments, and support the recruitment, induction and ongoing training of Governors. They will act as the first point of contact for Governors on statutory, procedural and committee matters and will be a key communication channel between the school's senior leadership and the governing body.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in governance, compliance, legal administration, company secretarial or regulatory roles, or a closely related field.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.