Governance Clerk

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Governance Clerk to support our Board of Trustees as we transition into a Multi-Academy Trust. This is a pivotal period for the organisation, and the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring strong, compliant, and well-structured governance throughout the transition. Following the move into the MAT, the role will continue by providing professional clerking support to the School Academy Local Governing Body, ensuring continuity, high-quality administration, and effective oversight at local level. Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional clerking services to the Board of Trustees during the MAT transition
• Support the Chair and senior leaders with agenda planning, meeting coordination, and document circulation
• Attend and minute meetings (typically 1.5-2 hours) to a high professional standard
• Advise on governance procedure, compliance, and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate records, including membership, attendance, declarations of interest, and policy schedules
• Provide ongoing clerking support to the Local Governing Body post-transition
Working Arrangements
• Meetings are currently held remotely, with occasional face-to-face meetings as required
• Flexible working pattern, with preparation and minute-writing completed remotely
• Evening meetings may be required
  
  Has proven experience in academy or trust-level governance clerking
• Is confident advising trustees and governors on procedure and compliance
• Works with accuracy, discretion, and excellent organisational skills
• Can manage deadlines and produce high-quality minutes
• Is adaptable and able to support governance through organisational change