Clerk to the Governors

Berkhamsted School; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to support their Governing Body. The ideal candidate will have strong governance knowledge and proven organisational skills to manage meetings and documentation efficiently. This position requires flexibility and attention to detail, along with attendance at evening and weekend meetings. Closing date for applications is October 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experienced in governance requirements and charity board procedures.
• Strong organisational skills for managing meetings and documents.
• Excellent written communication for producing agendas and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Governing Body with documentation and meeting coordination.
• Attend and manage governor committee meetings.
• Ensure all documentation is precise and well organized.

Job description

Overview

Clerk to the Governors

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Clerk to the Governors to support our Governing Body. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of governance requirements and charity board procedures, with proven experience working alongside boards or committees.

Responsibilities

Excellent organisational skills are essential to manage meetings, deadlines, and documentation efficiently, along with strong written communication skills to produce accurate agendas, minutes, and reports. A high attention to detail is required, alongside a flexibility to manage a varied workload.

Working hours

14.25 hours per week – inclusive of admin time and attendance at 10 governor committee meetings per year (held in the evenings), plus 4 full governor board meetings (1 held in the evening and 3 on Saturdays across the year).

Application

Please go to our website for more information and to apply.

Closing date: 21 October 2025.