Governance Clerk — Term-Time, Flexible Hours

Westmorland & Furness Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Clerk to the Governing Body – Level 2 for a small school. This part-time, term-time role provides a high-quality clerking service and flexible hours, starting as soon as possible.

The role requires strong organisational and administration skills, a calm, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work independently. DBS and Barred List checks are required; full training, support and guidance will be given.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Calm, detail-oriented approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Governance experience is beneficial; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerking service for the governing body.
• Support school governance processes and administration.
• Assist with meeting logistics and record-keeping.
• Uphold safeguarding commitments and follow DBS/barred-list checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Initiative

Governance experience (beneficial)

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Clerk to the Governing Body – Level 2 for a small school. This part-time, term-time role provides a high-quality clerking service and flexible hours, starting as soon as possible.

The role requires strong organisational and administration skills, a calm, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work independently. DBS and Barred List checks are required; full training, support and guidance will be given.