Governance Clerk & Minutes Coordinator

Lawnside Academy; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawnside Academy in Biggleswade is seeking a Governance Clerk to prepare agendas in collaboration with the Chair of Governors and Principal, arrange and attend Local Academy Board meetings, and maintain accurate minutes and governance records.

The role involves ensuring meetings comply with governance regulations, providing procedural guidance to governors, and managing confidential information while supporting recruitment and training of governors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas in consultation with the Chair of Governors and Principal.
• Arrange and attend Local Academy Board meetings.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain governance records.
• Ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with governance regulations and academy procedures.
• Provide procedural advice to governors where appropriate.
• Maintain governor membership records, attendance records and declarations.
• Support governor recruitment, induction and training processes.
• Ensure governance documentation is compliant with statutory requirements.
• Manage confidential information appropriately.

Job description

Lawnside Academy in Biggleswade is seeking a Governance Clerk to prepare agendas in collaboration with the Chair of Governors and Principal, arrange and attend Local Academy Board meetings, and maintain accurate minutes and governance records.

The role involves ensuring meetings comply with governance regulations, providing procedural guidance to governors, and managing confidential information while supporting recruitment and training of governors.