Flexible Part-Time Governance Clerk to Governors

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Flexible home-based working

Health & well-being support

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees to support schools across Hampshire. The role is largely home-based with travel to meetings, focusing on minute taking, agenda preparation and governance support.

We require at least 2 GCSEs including English and Maths, strong IT skills, and proven experience in committee administration. You will progress through the Accredited Clerk Programme within two years of appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 GCSEs including English Language and Maths.
• Proven experience in committee administration and accurate minute taking.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools for governance meetings.
• Commitment to Accredited Clerk Programme within 2 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to Governors and Trustees, enabling schools to achieve the best outcomes.
• Administer and minute board and committee meetings, primarily held in the evenings.
• After training, provide guidance on governance legislation and policy.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting papers and produce accurate minutes within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and board membership.
• Provide procedural governance guidance to chairs and executive leaders.

Skills

Committee administration

Minute taking

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Data protection / confidentiality

IT proficiency (MS Office)

UK travel to schools

Accredited Clerk Programme within 2y

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT proficiency

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a flexible, part-time Local Authority Clerk to Governors/Trustees to support schools across Hampshire. The role is largely home-based with travel to meetings, focusing on minute taking, agenda preparation and governance support.

We require at least 2 GCSEs including English and Maths, strong IT skills, and proven experience in committee administration. You will progress through the Accredited Clerk Programme within two years of appointment.