Peripatetic Governance Professional (Clerk) (8196)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council seeks a Peripatetic Governance Professional (Clerk) to support effective governance in education. This flexible role involves providing administrative support to governing boards across Norfolk. Ideal candidates will be organised, confident in communication, and skilled in IT, with a passion for making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

'Norfolk Rewards' employee discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to own transport are essential.
• Experience in supporting governance in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and accurate minutes for governing boards.
• Advise on governance procedures and statutory requirements.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Written Communication

IT Skills

Job description

Job Description

Peripatetic Governance Professional (Clerk) | 8196 | variable hour contract, term time only | £14.36 to £15.58 per hour depending on experience | Grade F | Norfolk

Are you highly organised, confident with written communication, skilled with IT, and interested in supporting effective governance in education and beyond?

Norfolk County Council's Governance Service is looking for Governance Professionals (Clerks) to join our friendly and supportive team.

You will play a key role in helping governing boards across Norfolk and neighbouring counties to operate effectively, providing administrative support, accurate minutes, and clear advice on governance procedures and statutory requirements.

A driving licence and access to your own transport are essential. This is not just a minute-taking job; it's about supporting good governance in schools, trusts, and other educational organizations.

The role is flexible, predominantly home-based, alongside attending meetings in governance settings, often in the evening. We aim to match you with schools within a reasonable traveling distance of your home. You will receive a laptop, an email account, induction training, regular support, and ongoing professional development.

You will be expected to work with a portfolio of governing boards and can build up further meetings if desired.

We're particularly keen to hear from applicants in the west and east of the county.

If you enjoy independent working, learning new things, and contributing to something that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail]. We will be in touch.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business needs.
• Financial benefits such as:
• 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from groceries and clothes to holidays, technology, gym memberships, trips to the cinema, and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, death in service payments, and dependants' pensions.
• Tax-efficient ways of enhancing your pension and acquiring new bikes
• Access to our tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel, subject to eligibility
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard-to-fill job

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructuring within the organization or are in a redeployment position.

Closing date for redeployees: 22 May 2025

All other applicants closing date: 06 June 2025

Interviews will take place between 16 to 18 June 2025.

Role to commence on 01 September 2025.

About Us

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns, and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in sectors like energy and food. We have ambitious plans for new housing and a building program for schools across Norfolk. Our county is a great place to live, work, and visit, and offers an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow, and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk, providing services countywide to over 850,000 residents. We lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for strategic local government services in the county.

We deliver high-quality services by involving users in shaping and commenting on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organizations, and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide excellent services to the people of Norfolk.