Clerk to the Trust – Governance Professional

Active Recruitment Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding Academy Trust in East London is seeking a dedicated Clerk to the Trust for a full-time, term-time-only position. This role involves crucial administrative support for the Governing Body and committees, requiring excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and integrity while ensuring confidentiality in all dealings. With a focus on staff well-being and career progression opportunities, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape the future of education.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension scheme

Focus on staff well-being

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

On-site fitness suite access

Electric vehicle (EV) charging installation

Cycle-to-work shower facilities

Team building and sports events

Winter well-being holiday

Free on-site parking

Free hot drinks

Qualifications

• Experience in clerking to governors is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative and clerical work related to meetings.
• Accountable to the Chair of the Trust and Trust board.

Skills

Flexibility

Integrity

Confidentiality

Initiative

Self-management

Planning

Organizational abilities

Effective communication

ICT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in education or academies

Job description

**Clerk to the Trust**
**Full-time Permanent, Term Time Only (including 5 inset days & 10 additional days per year)**
**Location: East London**
**Salary: £47k – £53k depending on experience (Pro Rata Salary – £42k – £48k)**

Active Recruitment is working with an outstanding Academy Trust based in East London.

They are seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Trust for an ASAP start, on a full-time, term-time-only basis. The Clerk will be accountable to the Chair of the Trust and their line manager.

About the Job:

The role involves undertaking administrative and clerical work related to the meetings of the Governing Body and other committees as required.

Requirements:

The clerk will be accountable to the Chair of the Trust, Trust board, and Local Governing Bodies of the schools/academies.

Meetings are scheduled during afternoons and early evenings. Attendance at all planned meetings is required; the role offers flexibility with time off in lieu.

Previous experience in education, academies, or clerking to governors is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality
• Initiative and self-management skills
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Effective communication and ICT skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits Include:

• Career progression opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension scheme
• Focus on staff well-being, including Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with legal, financial, and counselling support
• On-site fitness suite access
• Electric vehicle (EV) charging installation
• Cycle-to-work shower facilities
• Team building and sports events
• Winter well-being holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Free hot drinks