Governance Professional / Clerk - Surrey

Judicium Education; Greater London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established education service provider is seeking a Governance Professional or Clerk to join their respected team. This role offers the flexibility of home-based work with occasional onsite meetings. The successful candidate will support governing bodies by arranging meetings, creating agendas, and providing governance advice. With a focus on professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in schools. Join a company that values diversity and offers generous leave and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

36 days annual leave (28+8 bank holidays)

Monthly administration fee

Flexible working hours

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Support governing bodies by arranging meetings and preparing minutes.
• Provide governance advice and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality and Integrity

Research Skills

Education

Experience in Education Sector

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Governance Professional / Clerk - Surrey

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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.

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

Key Accountabilities

• Attend virtual or onsite meetings to support Governing bodies, arrange meetings, create agendas, and prepare accurate minutes with timescales for actions.
• Provide procedural, regulatory, and governance advice to governing bodies at meetings and as and when appropriate.
• Able to work closely and cooperatively with people, including Volunteers, Chairs and Senior School management.
• Working effectively to meet deadlines.
• Carry out research from a variety of sources and provide accurate advice.
• Understand and adhere to confidentiality and integrity.

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

• Experienced in strong customer service and communication skills and with a high-level problem-solving skill.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work unsupervised with good listening, oral, and literacy skills and a previous experience of accurate and well-presented agenda writing and minute taking.
• Ability to attend the office and meetings (online & in person) at times convenient to the governing body, typically early evening, although they can be during the day.
• Ability and willingness to undertake continuing professional development training.
• Must be computer literate, especially MS Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the education sector is desirable.

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

• P/T permanent employment commencing at £17 per hour plus a monthly administration fee.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days (28+8 bank holidays) +1 for every year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days).
• Hybrid or remote working across the country.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education

Industries

Education