Governance Clerk: Board Support for Bilingual School

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 3,500 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Bilingual Primary School in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Senior Clerk to the Board I Governance Professional on a fixed-term 12-month basis. The role requires 195 notional hours per annum with unfixed hours to service Board meetings, starting December 2026 or January 2027.

The Clerk will provide advice and administrative support to Governors and Co-Chairs, organise meetings, and produce accurate minutes, combining home-based and on-site work with flexibility for evening sessions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to convene, host and facilitate meetings and produce minutes.
• Flexible with working hours and able to work from home and school-based.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and guidance to the Governing Board and Co-Chairs of Governors.
• Organise and administer Board and Members meetings and keep accurate minutes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Company Secretary skills

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

The Bilingual Primary School in Brighton & Hove is seeking a Senior Clerk to the Board I Governance Professional on a fixed-term 12-month basis. The role requires 195 notional hours per annum with unfixed hours to service Board meetings, starting December 2026 or January 2027.

The Clerk will provide advice and administrative support to Governors and Co-Chairs, organise meetings, and produce accurate minutes, combining home-based and on-site work with flexibility for evening sessions.