Governance Professional

Buckinghamshire Council; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckinghamshire Council seeks a professional clerk to provide governance and procedural support to the governing or trust board across Buckinghamshire. You will ensure meetings are efficient, compliant with legal and regulatory frameworks, and properly documented, including preparation of agendas, minutes and guidance for board members.

Your role will support school governance and ensure robust administrative processes.

Job description

To provide advice and guidance to the governing or trust board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. A professional clerk will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of a governing board and its committees by providing:

• administrative and organisational support
• guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board Waddesdon Church of England School welcomes young people into a safe and secure community where students are encouraged to succeed according to their unique abilities. Standards and expectations are high and learning is developed through a wide range of engaging educational opportunities. Our ethos is rooted and grounded in traditional Christian values which foster dignity and respect for all and compassion and sensitivity towards others. Self-confidence is nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement. Our learning culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as responsible and productive citizens, to be keen life-long learners and to be proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the "Waddesdon Way".