Governance Professional Clerks

Commercial Ltd; Ditton; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education support company in the UK is seeking a Governance Professional Clerk to provide vital guidance and governance support to school boards. The role includes remote clerking services, attending meetings to take minutes, and offering regulatory advice. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This position offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hours and remote working

Paid annual leave

Life assurance cover (4x salary)

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Health cash plan, retail and gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working independently in an administrative or governance role is a bonus.
• Understanding of governance structures in schools and relevant legislation is desired but not essential.
• Proven minute-taking and document-management experience is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the named governance professional for a minimum of one governing board.
• Deliver all clerking services remotely to a high standard.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and provide regulatory advice in real time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office, online meeting tools)

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Support strong school governance across Kent. Join the Clerking Service as a Governance Professional Clerk, where you'll provide vital guidance and governance support to school boards, helping drive improvement and compliance across the education system.

The Governor Services – Clerking Service is a key offering from The Education People, part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG). We support school governing bodies and trust boards by providing professional clerking services that ensure legal compliance, procedural excellence, and administrative efficiency. As part of CSG, the UK’s largest local‑authority‑owned trading company, we combine service quality with a strong social‑impact mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the named governance professional for a minimum of one governing board.
• Deliver all clerking services remotely, independently, and to a high standard, apart from physical attendance at meetings.
• Develop and manage annual meeting calendars in collaboration with school leaders and governors.
• Organise and administer meetings, including agenda creation and document distribution.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes, and provide regulatory advice in real time.
• Follow up on meeting actions and ensure boards maintain compliance with all governance requirements.
• Manage governor appointments, including declarations and interests registers.
• Support statutory duties.
• Lead procedural support for complaints, exclusions, and appeal hearings.
• Promote The Education People’s resources and attend relevant CPD sessions, which will be paid for.
• Experience working independently (administrative or governance role) is a bonus.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and online meeting tools.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with professional judgement.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of governance structures in schools and relevant legislation (desired but not essential).
• Proven minute‑taking and document‑management experience (desired but not essential).
• High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A collaborative and solution‑focused approach.

Inclusion & Accessibility

The role accommodates flexible working arrangements and promotes an inclusive, supportive environment.

Benefits

• Salary of £14.30 per hour.
• Flexible hours and remote working.
• Paid annual leave.
• Life assurance cover (4x salary).
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Health cash plan, retail and gym discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Tailored learning and development with real opportunities to progress.

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local‑authority‑owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public‑sector solutions. We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies. CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.