Governance Professional / Clerk

Supporting Education Group; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking dedicated Admin Professionals to join their respected team. This role offers the flexibility of home-based work with the opportunity to attend onsite meetings. You'll be instrumental in supporting governing bodies by arranging meetings, creating agendas, and providing essential governance advice. With a focus on professional development, this position allows you to enhance your skills while contributing to a meaningful cause in the education sector. Enjoy generous annual leave and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development training

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in agenda writing and minute-taking.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings to support governing bodies and prepare accurate minutes.
• Provide procedural and governance advice during meetings.
• Research and provide accurate advice from various sources.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Minute-Taking

Agenda Writing

Education

Experience in Education Sector

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Administrator

Judicium Education exists to keep schools and trusts safe by providing trusted professional services that focus on quality, reliability, and scale. We believe in the power of our people and encourage self-driven innovation. We work with you to drive your career development, providing you with learning opportunities and great specialist support.

About the Administrator job

We are looking for Admin Professionals or experienced School Clerk / Governance Professionals in the Surrey area to join our established and respected countrywide team. The Administrator role is home-based with flexibility. There is a requirement to attend schools for onsite meetings and occasional Head Office meetings. Our clerks are fully supported with regular briefings and exclusive training sessions.

Key Administrator Accountabilities

• Attend virtual or onsite meetings to support governing bodies, arrange meetings, create agendas, and prepare accurate minutes with action timescales.
• Provide procedural, regulatory, and governance advice to governing bodies during meetings and as needed.
• Work closely and cooperatively with volunteers, Chairs, and senior school management.
• Meet deadlines effectively.
• Research from various sources and provide accurate advice.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times.

About you

If you can demonstrate the following, we would love to hear from you:

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with high-level problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work independently, with good listening, oral, and literacy skills, and experience in agenda writing and minute-taking.
• Availability to attend meetings (online & in person) at times convenient for governing bodies, typically early evening, but sometimes during the day.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development training.
• Computer literacy, especially MS Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the education sector is desirable.

What we Offer

As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity and flexibility, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We offer:

• Part-time permanent employment starting at £17 per hour plus a monthly administration fee.
• Generous annual leave of 36 days (28 + 8 bank holidays) plus 1 day for each year of service (up to 5 days).
• Hybrid or remote working options across the country.