Governance Professional

SIPS Education Limited; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

SIPS Education Limited is seeking a Governance Professional to provide a clerking service to schools across the West Midlands. The role requires strong minutes taking, excellent communication, and good ICT skills.

You will clerk approximately 85 meetings per year, mostly after school, with a mix of face-to-face and virtual meetings. The post is part-time (25 hours per week, term time only) and salary is Grade 5, SCP 18-23 (£27,771 - £32,721 pro-rata per annum).

Qualifications

• Experience producing governance minutes and agendas.
• Able to communicate clearly with schools and colleagues.
• Strong ICT skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clerks around 85 meetings per year, mostly after school.
• Produces accurate minutes and distributes to stakeholders.
• Maintains records and supports governance processes.
• Works with schools across the West Midlands.

Skills

Minutes taking

Organisation

Communication

ICT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SIPS Education are looking to appoint a Governance Professional to provide a Clerking Service to schools across the West Midlands.

Working within the existing team, the successful candidate will be highly organised, flexible, skilled in producing minutes, an excellent communicator with strong ICT skills and committed to staying up to date with school governance developments.

You will be expected to clerk around 85 meetings per year, predominantly held at the end of the school day. These will be a mix of face to face and virtual meetings.

Knowledge of the issues effecting School Governance would be an advantage but is not essential.

We offer full training and development including opportunities for progression

SIPS Education Ltdis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

SIPS Education Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourages applications from disabled people. If you inform us that you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for the job you will be offered an interview

SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Hours:25hours per week, term time only

Grade:Grade 5, SCP 18-23 (£27,771 - £32,721 pro-rata per annum). Hourly Rate £14.39 - £16.96

Location:SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS

Closing Date:Friday 13th November 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed