Governance Clerk - Flexible, Minute-Taking Role

Dorset Council UK; Beaminster; Hybrid; GBP 1,200 - 1,300; Part time

Job summary

Broadwindsor CE VC Primary School is seeking a Clerk to Governors to support our Governing Body. The role is flexible and term-time only, with approximately 9 Full Governing Body meetings per year, in person or virtual, and some duties work from home.

The Clerk will organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, provide policy guidance and keep governors informed of updates, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative, organisational and ICT skills.
• Strong written communication and literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Eye for detail; produce accurate meeting records.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and prepare agendas.
• Take accurate minutes and manage records.
• Provide procedural guidance to governors.
• Keep governors informed of legislative and policy updates.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Written communication

Self-management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Broadwindsor CE VC Primary School is seeking a Clerk to Governors to support our Governing Body. The role is flexible and term-time only, with approximately 9 Full Governing Body meetings per year, in person or virtual, and some duties work from home.

The Clerk will organise meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, provide policy guidance and keep governors informed of updates, maintaining confidentiality at all times.