Governance Clerk & Support Officer (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Pear Trust is seeking a Casual Governance Clerk to support central governance work, including preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, and advising on governance processes. The role focuses on attendance at meetings across the network with some home-based admin, and reference to GDPR and confidential handling of documents.

Ideal applicants will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong ICT skills including Word and Excel, and proven experience in minute taking and records management.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience as an administrator and record keeper.
• Experience taking minutes and understanding meeting structure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meeting agendas with chair and CEO/headteacher.
• Issue agendas, papers and notices within statutory timescales.
• Attend meetings to take accurate minutes and advise on procedure.

Skills

ICT packages

Word

Excel

Web authoring

Research and interpretation of Leg.

Prioritisation

Record keeping

Written and verbal communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Web authoring

Job description

The Black Pear Trust is seeking a Casual Governance Clerk to support central governance work, including preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, and advising on governance processes. The role focuses on attendance at meetings across the network with some home-based admin, and reference to GDPR and confidential handling of documents.

Ideal applicants will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, strong ICT skills including Word and Excel, and proven experience in minute taking and records management.